James Francis Smith
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1910 and confirmed by voice vote, James Francis Smith was an Associate Judge on the U.S. Court of Customs Appeals (later U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals). Sources ↓
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1910
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Santa Clara College (now Santa Clara) 1877
- Succeeded by
- Finis James Garrett
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | U.S. Court of Customs Appeals (later U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals) | Taft (R) | 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.
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory (opens primary source in a new tab)
- Wikidata (opens primary source in a new tab)
- Portrait: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons (opens primary source in a new tab)
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18 years on the U.S. Court of Customs Appeals (later U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals). Data last verified 2026-06-29. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).