George Howard Jr.
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and confirmed by voice vote, George Howard Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. He earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 1954. He previously served on the Eastern District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 29, 1980
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1980
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Arkansas 1954 · University of Arkansas Law 1954
- Succeeded
- Richard Sheppard Arnold
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Richard Sheppard Arnold | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1980 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Richard Sheppard Arnold | Carter (D) | 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.
| University of Arkansas | B.S. | 1954 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law | J.D. | 1954 |
10 years on the Western District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).