District of Columbia Circuit / Appointed 1950 / Served to 1993
David L. Bazelon
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1950 and confirmed by voice vote, David L. Bazelon was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 8, 1950
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1950
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwestern 1931
- Succeeded by
- Harry Thomas Edwards
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | District of Columbia Circuit | Truman (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.
Education
| Northwestern University | B.S.L. | 1931 |
| Read law | 1932 |
Sources
43 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).