James Henry Gorbey
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1970 and confirmed by voice vote, James Henry Gorbey was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1949. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 19, 1970
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1970
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Bowling Green State 1945 · Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1949
- Succeeded by
- Norma Levy Shapiro
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Nixon (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.
| Bowling Green State University | B.A. | 1945 |
| Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) | LL.B. | 1949 |
6 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).