John Decker Butzner Jr.
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 and confirmed by voice vote, John Decker Butzner Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1941. He previously served on the Eastern District of Virginia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 31, 1967
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1967
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Scranton 1938 · University of Virginia Law 1941
- Succeeded
- J. Spencer Bell
- Succeeded by
- James Harvie Wilkinson III
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Eastern District of Virginia · succeeded Albert Vickers Bryan | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1967 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded J. Spencer Bell | Johnson (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.
| University of Scranton | B.A. | 1938 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1941 |
38 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).