Curtis Longino Waller
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943 and confirmed by voice vote, Curtis Longino Waller was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Millsaps College in 1910. He previously served on the Northern District of Florida and Southern District of Florida.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 9, 1943
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1943
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Millsaps College 1910
- Succeeded by
- Louie Willard Strum
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Northern District of Florida | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1940 | Southern District of Florida | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1943 | Fifth Circuit | Roosevelt (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.
| Mississippi College | Ph.B. | 1908 |
| Millsaps College | LL.B. | 1910 |
7 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).