James H. Payne
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and confirmed by the Senate 100–0, James H. Payne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He earned a law degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1966. He previously served on the Northern District of Oklahoma and Western District of Oklahoma.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 23, 2001
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2001
- Confirmed
- 100–0
- Education
- University of Oklahoma 1963 · University of Oklahoma College of Law 1966
- Succeeded
- Billy Michael Burrage
- Succeeded by
- John Frederick Heil III
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Eastern District of Oklahoma · succeeded Billy Michael Burrage | Bush (R) | 100–0 |
| 2001 | Northern District of Oklahoma · succeeded Billy Michael Burrage | Bush (R) | 100–0 |
| 2001 | Western District of Oklahoma · succeeded Billy Michael Burrage | Bush (R) | 100–0 |
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.
| University of Oklahoma | B.S. | 1963 |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law | J.D. | 1966 |
24 years on the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).