Harvey M. Johnsen
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 and confirmed by voice vote, Harvey M. Johnsen was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Nebraska College of Law in 1919. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1895–1975
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Nebraska 1921 · University of Nebraska College of Law 1919
- Succeeded by
- Donald Pomery Lay
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Eighth Circuit | F.D. Roosevelt (D) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Nebraska College of Law | LL.B. | 1919 |
| University of Nebraska | A.B. | 1921 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Harvey M. Johnsen?
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Harvey M. Johnsen to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1940.
- Was Harvey M. Johnsen appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Harvey M. Johnsen was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Harvey M. Johnsen's confirmation vote?
- Harvey M. Johnsen was confirmed by voice vote on October 7, 1940. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Harvey M. Johnsen on?
- Harvey M. Johnsen was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Sources
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34 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).