Claude Feemster Clayton
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 and confirmed by voice vote, Claude Feemster Clayton 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 1931. He previously served on the Northern District of Mississippi.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 26, 1967
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1967
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Mississippi Law 1931
- Succeeded by
- Charles Clark
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Northern District of Mississippi · succeeded Elijah Allen Cox | Eisenhower (R) | voice |
| 1967 | Fifth Circuit | Johnson (D) | 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.
1 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).