Irving Robert Kaufman
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and confirmed by voice vote, Irving Robert Kaufman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1931. He previously served on the Southern District of New York.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 21, 1961
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1961
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Fordham Law 1931
- Succeeded by
- John Mercer Walker Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Southern District of New York | Truman (D) | voice |
| 1961 | Second Circuit | Kennedy (D) | 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.
| Fordham University School of Law | LL.B. | 1931 |
30 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).