J. Spencer Bell
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and confirmed by voice vote, J. Spencer Bell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of North Carolina School of Law in 1930. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1906–1967
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1961
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Duke 1927 · University of North Carolina Law 1930
- Succeeded by
- John Decker Butzner Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Fourth Circuit | Kennedy (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
Questions & answers
- Who appointed J. Spencer Bell?
- President John F. Kennedy appointed J. Spencer Bell to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 1961.
- Was J. Spencer Bell appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- J. Spencer Bell was appointed by President John F. Kennedy, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was J. Spencer Bell's confirmation vote?
- J. Spencer Bell was confirmed by voice vote on September 23, 1961. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was J. Spencer Bell on?
- J. Spencer Bell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Sources
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5 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).