Western District of Washington / Appointed 1912 / Served to 1944
Edward E. Cushman
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1912 and confirmed by voice vote, Edward E. Cushman was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 1, 1912
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1912
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- George Donworth
- Succeeded by
- Charles Henry Leavy
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Western District of Washington · succeeded George Donworth | Taft (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.
Education
| Read law, Iowa | 1884 | |
| Read law, Nebraska | 1890 |
Sources
31 years on the Western District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).