Emory Speer
Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1885 and confirmed by the Senate 27–26, Emory Speer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1848–1918
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur, 1885
- Confirmed
- 27–26
- Education
- University of Georgia 1869
- Succeeded
- John Erskine
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Southern District of Georgia succeeded John Erskine | Arthur (R) | 27–26 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| Read law | ||
| University of Georgia | A.B. | 1869 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Emory Speer?
- President Chester A. Arthur appointed Emory Speer to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia in 1885.
- Was Emory Speer appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Emory Speer was appointed by President Chester A. Arthur, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Emory Speer's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Emory Speer 27–26 on February 18, 1885.
- Which court was Emory Speer on?
- Emory Speer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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33 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).