E. Grady Jolly
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 and confirmed by voice vote, E. Grady Jolly was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Mississippi School of Law in 1962. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1937–2026
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1982
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Mississippi 1959 · University of Mississippi Law 1962
- Succeeded
- James Plemon Coleman
- Succeeded by
- Cory Todd Wilson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Fifth Circuit succeeded James Plemon Coleman | Reagan (R) | 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
| University of Mississippi | B.A. | 1959 |
| University of Mississippi School of Law | LL.B. | 1962 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed E. Grady Jolly?
- President Ronald Reagan appointed E. Grady Jolly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1982.
- Was E. Grady Jolly appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- E. Grady Jolly was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was E. Grady Jolly's confirmation vote?
- E. Grady Jolly was confirmed by voice vote on July 27, 1982. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was E. Grady Jolly on?
- E. Grady Jolly was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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43 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).