Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 and confirmed by voice vote, Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1912. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1889–1968
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Chicago Law School 1912
- Succeeded
- Otto Kerner Sr.
- Succeeded by
- John Paul Stevens
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Seventh Circuit succeeded Otto Kerner Sr. | Eisenhower (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
| University of Chicago Law School | LL.B. | 1912 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg?
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 1954.
- Was Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg's confirmation vote?
- Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg was confirmed by voice vote on February 9, 1954. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg on?
- Elmer Jacob Schnackenberg was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Sources
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14 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).