Fortunato Pedro Benavides
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1994 and confirmed by voice vote, Fortunato Pedro Benavides was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Houston Law Center in 1972. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1947–2023
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1994
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Houston 1968 · University of Houston Law Center 1972
- Succeeded
- Thomas Gibbs Gee
- Succeeded by
- Gregg Jeffrey Costa
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Fifth Circuit succeeded Thomas Gibbs Gee | Clinton (D) | 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 Houston | B.B.A. | 1968 |
| University of Houston Law Center | J.D. | 1972 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Fortunato Pedro Benavides?
- President William J. Clinton appointed Fortunato Pedro Benavides to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1994.
- Was Fortunato Pedro Benavides appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Fortunato Pedro Benavides was appointed by President William J. Clinton, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Fortunato Pedro Benavides's confirmation vote?
- Fortunato Pedro Benavides was confirmed by voice vote on May 6, 1994. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Fortunato Pedro Benavides on?
- Fortunato Pedro Benavides was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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28 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).