Harvey Erwin Schlesinger
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, Harvey Erwin Schlesinger is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law (now University of Richmond School of Law) in 1965. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 27, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- The Citadel 1962 · University of Richmond T.C. Williams Law (now of Richmond School of Law) 1965
- Succeeded
- Howell Webster Melton Sr.
- Succeeded by
- Marcia Morales Howard
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Middle District of Florida · succeeded Howell Webster Melton Sr. | Bush (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.
| The Citadel | B.A. | 1962 |
| University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law (now University of Richmond School of Law) | J.D. | 1965 |
34 years on the Middle District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).