Edward Whitson
Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 and confirmed by voice vote, Edward Whitson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1852–1910
- Appointed by
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Frank H. Rudkin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Eastern District of Washington | T. Roosevelt (R) | 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
| Read law | 1879 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Edward Whitson?
- President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Edward Whitson to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in 1905.
- Was Edward Whitson appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Edward Whitson was appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Edward Whitson's confirmation vote?
- Edward Whitson was confirmed by voice vote on March 14, 1905. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Edward Whitson on?
- Edward Whitson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
Sources
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5 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).