Frederick William Kaess
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1960 and confirmed by voice vote, Frederick William Kaess was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1932. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 2, 1960
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1960
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State College of Law) 1932
- Succeeded
- Arthur F. Lederle
- Succeeded by
- Ralph B. Guy Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Arthur F. Lederle | 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.
18 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).