Benjamin F. Gibson
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin F. Gibson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1960. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Wayne (now Wayne State University) 1955 · Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State College of Law) 1960
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Western District of Michigan | Carter (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Wayne University (now Wayne State University) | B.S. | 1955 |
| Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) | J.D. | 1960 |
19 years on the Western District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).