James Focht McClure Jr.
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and confirmed by voice vote, James Focht McClure Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1957. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 27, 1990
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1990
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Amherst College 1952 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1957
- Succeeded
- William Joseph Nealon Jr.
- Succeeded by
- John E. Jones III
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Middle District of Pennsylvania · succeeded William Joseph Nealon Jr. | Bush (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.
20 years on the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).