C[harles] William Kraft Jr.
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and confirmed by voice vote, C[harles] William Kraft Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1927. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 28, 1956
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1956
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania 1924 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1927
- Succeeded by
- Clarence Charles Newcomer
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Eisenhower (R) | 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.
| University of Pennsylvania | A.B. | 1924 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) | LL.B. | 1927 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) | J.D. | 1930 |
45 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).