Charles B. Witmer
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1911 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles B. Witmer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1862–1925
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1911
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Central Pennsylvania Business School (now Central Penn College) 1883
- Succeeded
- Robert Wodrow Archbald
- Succeeded by
- Albert Williams Johnson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Middle District of Pennsylvania succeeded Robert Wodrow Archbald | Taft (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
| Central Pennsylvania Business School (now Central Penn College) | A.B. | 1883 |
| Read law | 1887 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Charles B. Witmer?
- President William H. Taft appointed Charles B. Witmer to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 1911.
- Was Charles B. Witmer appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Charles B. Witmer was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Charles B. Witmer's confirmation vote?
- Charles B. Witmer was confirmed by voice vote on March 2, 1911. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Charles B. Witmer on?
- Charles B. Witmer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
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14 years on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).