James Harry Covington
Appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 and confirmed by voice vote, James Harry Covington was a Chief Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1894. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 15, 1914
- Appointed by
- Woodrow Wilson, 1914
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1894
- Succeeded
- Harry M. Clabaugh
- Succeeded by
- Walter Irving McCoy
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded Harry M. Clabaugh | Wilson (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.
3 years on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).