Donald Stuart Russell
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, Donald Stuart Russell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1928. He previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 21, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of South Carolina 1925 · University of South Carolina Law 1928
- Succeeded
- Simon E. Sobeloff
- Succeeded by
- William Byrd Traxler Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | District of South Carolina · succeeded Charles Cecil Wyche | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1971 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Simon E. Sobeloff | Nixon (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.
26 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).