Harry M. Clabaugh
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1899 and confirmed by voice vote, Harry M. Clabaugh was a Chief Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). He earned a law degree from University of Maryland School of Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) in 1878. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 2, 1899
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1899
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Maryland Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) 1878
- Succeeded
- Louis Emory McComas
- Succeeded by
- James Harry Covington
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded Louis Emory McComas | McKinley (R) | voice |
| 1903 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded Edward Franklin Bingham | Roosevelt (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.
15 years on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).