Howard C. Speakman
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1946 and confirmed by voice vote, Howard C. Speakman was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. He earned a law degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1915. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1892–1952
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1946
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Oklahoma 1912 · University of Oklahoma College of Law 1915
- Succeeded
- Albert Morris Sames
- Succeeded by
- James Augustine Walsh
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | District of Arizona succeeded Albert Morris Sames | Truman (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 Oklahoma | A.B. | 1912 |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law | LL.B. | 1915 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Howard C. Speakman?
- President Harry S Truman appointed Howard C. Speakman to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in 1946.
- Was Howard C. Speakman appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Howard C. Speakman was appointed by President Harry S Truman, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Howard C. Speakman's confirmation vote?
- Howard C. Speakman was confirmed by voice vote on April 9, 1946. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Howard C. Speakman on?
- Howard C. Speakman was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Sources
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).