Henry Franklin Floyd
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Henry Franklin Floyd is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1973. He previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 3, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- Wofford College 1970 · University of South Carolina Law 1973
- Succeeded
- Karen J. Williams
- Succeeded by
- DeAndrea Gist Benjamin
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | District of South Carolina · succeeded Dennis W. Shedd | Bush (R) | 89–0 |
| 2011 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Karen J. Williams | Obama (D) | 96–0 |
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.
| Wofford College | B.A. | 1970 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law | J.D. | 1973 |
14 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).