Emett Clay Choate
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 and confirmed by voice vote, Emett Clay Choate was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) in 1914. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 20, 1954
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Indiana Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) 1914
- Succeeded by
- William Osborne Mehrtens
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Southern District of Florida | Eisenhower (R) | 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.
20 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).