Clyde H. Hamilton
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, Clyde H. Hamilton was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School in 1961. He previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 18, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Wofford College 1956 · George Washington Law School 1961
- Succeeded by
- Dennis W. Shedd
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | District of South Carolina · succeeded Robert Foster Chapman | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1991 | Fourth Circuit | Bush (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.
| Wofford College | B.S. | 1956 |
| George Washington University Law School | J.D. | 1961 |
29 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).