Clifton Mathews
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 and confirmed by voice vote, Clifton Mathews was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1880–1962
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1935
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Henry Sawtelle
- Succeeded by
- James Alger Fee
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Ninth Circuit succeeded William Henry Sawtelle | F.D. Roosevelt (D) | 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
| Read law | 1904 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Clifton Mathews?
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Clifton Mathews to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1935.
- Was Clifton Mathews appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Clifton Mathews was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Clifton Mathews's confirmation vote?
- Clifton Mathews was confirmed by voice vote on March 20, 1935. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Clifton Mathews on?
- Clifton Mathews was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
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27 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).