James McPherson Proctor
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1948 and confirmed by voice vote, James McPherson Proctor was an Associate Justice on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School in 1904. He previously served on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia).Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 2, 1948
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1948
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- George Washington Law School 1904
- Succeeded
- Harold Montelle Stephens
- Succeeded by
- John Anthony Danaher
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded William Hitz | Hoover (R) | voice |
| 1948 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Harold Montelle Stephens | Truman (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.
5 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).