Frank J. Magill
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Frank J. Magill was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law Center in 1955. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1927–2013
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Georgetown College (now Georgetown), School of Foreign Service 1951 · Georgetown College (now Georgetown) Law Center 1955
- Succeeded
- Myron H. Bright
- Succeeded by
- John David Kelly
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Eighth Circuit succeeded Myron H. Bright | Reagan (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
| Georgetown College (now Georgetown University), School of Foreign Service | B.S.F.S. | 1951 |
| Columbia University | M.A. | 1953 |
| Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law Center | LL.B. | 1955 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Frank J. Magill?
- President Ronald Reagan appointed Frank J. Magill to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1986.
- Was Frank J. Magill appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Frank J. Magill was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Frank J. Magill's confirmation vote?
- Frank J. Magill was confirmed by voice vote on March 3, 1986. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Frank J. Magill on?
- Frank J. Magill was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Sources
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27 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).