Harold Dale Cook
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1974 and confirmed by voice vote, Harold Dale Cook was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He earned a law degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1950. He previously served on the Northern District of Oklahoma and Western District of Oklahoma.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 18, 1974
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1974
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Oklahoma 1949 · University of Oklahoma College of Law 1950
- Succeeded
- Luther Lee Bohanon
- Succeeded by
- Billy Michael Burrage
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Eastern District of Oklahoma · succeeded Luther Lee Bohanon | Ford (R) | voice |
| 1974 | Northern District of Oklahoma · succeeded Luther Lee Bohanon | Ford (R) | voice |
| 1974 | Western District of Oklahoma · succeeded Luther Lee Bohanon | Ford (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.
| University of Oklahoma | B.S. | 1949 |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law | LL.B. | 1950 |
33 years on the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).