Byron George Skelton
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and confirmed by voice vote, Byron George Skelton was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1931. He previously served on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1905–2004
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas 1927 · University of Texas Law 1931
- Succeeded
- Don Nelson Laramore
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Court of Claims | L.B. Johnson (D) | Voice vote |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit succeeded Don Nelson Laramore | Reassigned | – |
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 Texas | B.A. | 1927 |
| University of Texas | M.A. | 1928 |
| University of Texas School of Law | LL.B. | 1931 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Byron George Skelton?
- President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Byron George Skelton to the Court of Claims in 1966.
- Was Byron George Skelton appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Byron George Skelton was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Byron George Skelton's confirmation vote?
- Byron George Skelton was confirmed by voice vote on October 20, 1966. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Byron George Skelton on?
- Byron George Skelton was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
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21 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).