Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1963 / Served to 1985
Harry Phillips
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and confirmed by voice vote, Harry Phillips was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1933. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 28, 1963
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1963
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Cumberland 1932 · Cumberland Law 1933
- Succeeded
- John Donelson Martin Sr.
- Succeeded by
- Bailey Brown
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded John Donelson Martin Sr. | Kennedy (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.
Education
| Cumberland University | A.B. | 1932 |
| Cumberland School of Law | LL.B. | 1933 |
Sources
22 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).