James Skelly Wright
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, James Skelly Wright was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1934. He previously served on the Eastern District of Louisiana.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 28, 1962
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1962
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Loyola New Orleans Law 1934
- Succeeded
- Elijah Barrett Prettyman
- Succeeded by
- Douglas Howard Ginsburg
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Eastern District of Louisiana · succeeded Wayne G. Borah | Truman (D) | voice |
| 1962 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Elijah Barrett Prettyman | Kennedy (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.
26 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).