Edwin Ruthven Holmes
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936 and confirmed by voice vote, Edwin Ruthven Holmes was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law. He previously served on the Northern District of Mississippi and Southern District of Mississippi.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 19, 1936
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas Law
- Succeeded
- Nathan Philemon Bryan
- Succeeded by
- Benjamin Franklin Cameron
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Northern District of Mississippi · succeeded Henry Clay Niles | Wilson (D) | voice |
| 1918 | Southern District of Mississippi · succeeded Henry Clay Niles | Wilson (D) | voice |
| 1936 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Nathan Philemon Bryan | Roosevelt (D) | 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.
25 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).