Jesse Corcoran Adkins
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1930 and confirmed by voice vote, Jesse Corcoran Adkins was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). He earned a law degree from Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) in 1899. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1879–1955
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1930
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown Law Center) 1899
- Succeeded
- Alfred Adams Wheat
- Succeeded by
- Richmond Bowling Keech
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) succeeded Alfred Adams Wheat | Hoover (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) | LL.B. | 1899 |
| Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) | LL.M. | 1900 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Jesse Corcoran Adkins?
- President Herbert Hoover appointed Jesse Corcoran Adkins to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) in 1930.
- Was Jesse Corcoran Adkins appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Jesse Corcoran Adkins was appointed by President Herbert Hoover, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Jesse Corcoran Adkins's confirmation vote?
- Jesse Corcoran Adkins was confirmed by voice vote on June 17, 1930. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Jesse Corcoran Adkins on?
- Jesse Corcoran Adkins was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia).
Sources
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24 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).