Howard Thomas Markey
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 and confirmed by voice vote, Howard Thomas Markey was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1949. He previously served on the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1920–2006
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1972
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Chief judge
- Federal Circuit, 1982 to 1990
- Education
- Loyola Chicago Law 1949
- Succeeded by
- William Curtis Bryson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals succeeded Francis Eugene Worley | Nixon (R) | Voice vote |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit chief judge 1982 to 1990 | Reassigned | – |
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
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | LL.B. | 1949 |
| John Marshall Law School (now University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) | LL.M. | 1950 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| U.S. Army major, Air Corps | 1941-1946 |
| U.S. Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel | 1947-1950 |
| Private practice, Chicago, Illinois | 1949-1950, 1952-1972 |
| U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel | 1950-1952 |
| Lecturer, Loyola University School of Law | 1971-1972 |
| Member, Judicial Conference of the United States | 1972-1990 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Howard Thomas Markey?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Howard Thomas Markey to the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals in 1972.
- Was Howard Thomas Markey appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Howard Thomas Markey was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Howard Thomas Markey's confirmation vote?
- Howard Thomas Markey was confirmed by voice vote on June 21, 1972. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Howard Thomas Markey on?
- Howard Thomas Markey was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
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8 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).