Eleventh Circuit / Appointed 1992 / Senior status
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 9, 1992
- 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
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Eleventh Circuit · succeeded Frank Minis Johnson Jr. | Bush (R) | 62–36 |
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
| University of Alabama | B.S. | 1972 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
33 years on the Eleventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).