Charles Clark
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1969 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles Clark was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Mississippi School of Law in 1948. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1925–2011
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1969
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Mississippi Law 1948
- Succeeded
- Claude Feemster Clayton
- Succeeded by
- James L. Dennis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Fifth Circuit succeeded Claude Feemster Clayton | Nixon (R) | 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
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Charles Clark?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Charles Clark to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1969.
- Was Charles Clark appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Charles Clark was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Charles Clark's confirmation vote?
- Charles Clark was confirmed by voice vote on October 15, 1969. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Charles Clark on?
- Charles Clark was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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22 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).