Jesse Smith Henley
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1975 and confirmed by voice vote, Jesse Smith Henley was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 1941. He previously served on the Eastern District of Arkansas and Western District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 13, 1975
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1975
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Arkansas Law 1941
- Succeeded
- Pat Mehaffy
- Succeeded by
- Pasco Middleton Bowman II
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Thomas Clark Trimble III | Eisenhower (R) | – |
| 1959 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Harry Jacob Lemley | Eisenhower (R) | voice |
| 1959 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Harry Jacob Lemley | Eisenhower (R) | voice |
| 1975 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Pat Mehaffy | Ford (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.
| University of Arkansas School of Law | LL.B. | 1941 |
22 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).