Edward Earl Carnes

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 and confirmed by the Senate 62–36, Edward Earl Carnes is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1975. Sources ↓

Born

1950 · age 76

Appointed by

George H.W. Bush, 1992

Confirmed

62–36

Education

University of Alabama 1972 · Harvard Law School 1975

Succeeded

Frank Minis Johnson Jr.

Succeeded by

Andrew Lynn Brasher

Federal judicial service

Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.

Confirmation vote

Nomination Confirmed 62–36 on September 9, 1992 · 102nd Congress, Roll Call 193. Each senator links to their judicial-voting record.

Education

Questions & answers

Who appointed Edward Earl Carnes?

President George H.W. Bush appointed Edward Earl Carnes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in 1992.

Was Edward Earl Carnes appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?

Edward Earl Carnes was appointed by President George H.W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.

What was Edward Earl Carnes's confirmation vote?

The Senate confirmed Edward Earl Carnes 62–36 on September 9, 1992.

Which court is Edward Earl Carnes on?

Edward Earl Carnes is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

33 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).