Bennett Champ Clark
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1945 and confirmed by voice vote, Bennett Champ Clark was an Associate Justice on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School in 1914. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1890–1954
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1945
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Missouri 1913 · George Washington Law School 1914
- Succeeded
- Thurman Wesley Arnold
- Succeeded by
- Walter Maximillian Bastian
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | District of Columbia Circuit succeeded Thurman Wesley Arnold | Truman (D) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Missouri | B.A. | 1913 |
| George Washington University Law School | LL.B. | 1914 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Bennett Champ Clark?
- President Harry S Truman appointed Bennett Champ Clark to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1945.
- Was Bennett Champ Clark appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Bennett Champ Clark was appointed by President Harry S Truman, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Bennett Champ Clark's confirmation vote?
- Bennett Champ Clark was confirmed by voice vote on September 24, 1945. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Bennett Champ Clark on?
- Bennett Champ Clark was an Associate Justice on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Sources
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8 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).