District of South Carolina / Appointed 1991 / Active
Henry Michael Herlong Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry Michael Herlong Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1970. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 9, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Clemson 1967 · University of South Carolina Law 1970
- Succeeded by
- Richard Mark Gergel
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | District of South Carolina | 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.
Education
| Clemson University | B.A. | 1967 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law | J.D. | 1970 |
Sources
35 years on the District of South Carolina. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).