Edward Matthew McEntee
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and confirmed by voice vote, Edward Matthew McEntee was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He earned a law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1933. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1906–1981
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of the Holy Cross 1928 · Boston Law 1933
- Succeeded
- Peter Woodbury
- Succeeded by
- Hugh Henry Bownes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | First Circuit succeeded Peter Woodbury | L.B. Johnson (D) | 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
| College of the Holy Cross | A.B. | 1928 |
| Boston University School of Law | LL.B. | 1933 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Edward Matthew McEntee?
- President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Edward Matthew McEntee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in 1965.
- Was Edward Matthew McEntee appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Edward Matthew McEntee was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Edward Matthew McEntee's confirmation vote?
- Edward Matthew McEntee was confirmed by voice vote on August 31, 1965. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Edward Matthew McEntee on?
- Edward Matthew McEntee was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Sources
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15 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).