John Whitaker Lord Jr.
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 and confirmed by voice vote, John Whitaker Lord Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1928. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 18, 1954
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1928
- Succeeded
- James Patrick McGranery
- Succeeded by
- Louis Charles Bechtle
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded James Patrick McGranery | Eisenhower (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.
17 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).