Edward Samuel Smith
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 and confirmed by voice vote, Edward Samuel Smith was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1947. He previously served on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1919–2001
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1978
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Virginia 1941 · University of Virginia Law 1947
- Succeeded by
- Alvin Anthony Schall
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Court of Claims succeeded Byron George Skelton | Carter (D) | Voice vote |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit | Reassigned | – |
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 Virginia | B.A. | 1941 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 1947 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Edward Samuel Smith?
- President Jimmy Carter appointed Edward Samuel Smith to the Court of Claims in 1978.
- Was Edward Samuel Smith appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Edward Samuel Smith was appointed by President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Edward Samuel Smith's confirmation vote?
- Edward Samuel Smith was confirmed by voice vote on July 26, 1978. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Edward Samuel Smith on?
- Edward Samuel Smith was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
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18 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).