Joe McDonald Ingraham
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1969 and confirmed by voice vote, Joe McDonald Ingraham was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) in 1927. He previously served on the Southern District of Texas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 17, 1969
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1969
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- National Law (now George Washington University Law School) 1927
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Gibbs Gee
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Southern District of Texas · succeeded Thomas Martin Kennerly | Eisenhower (R) | voice |
| 1969 | Fifth Circuit | Nixon (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.
20 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).