Harry Jacob Lemley
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 and confirmed by voice vote, Harry Jacob Lemley was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. He earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1910. He previously served on the Western District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 8, 1939
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1939
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washington and Lee Law 1910
- Succeeded by
- Jesse Smith Henley
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Eastern District of Arkansas | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1939 | Western District of Arkansas | Roosevelt (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.
25 years on the Eastern District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).