Southern District of New York / Appointed 1950 / Served to 1972
John F. X. McGohey
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1950 and confirmed by voice vote, John F. X. McGohey was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1923. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 8, 1950
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1950
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Fordham 1917 · New York Law 1923
- Succeeded by
- Charles L. Brieant Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Southern District of New York | Truman (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.
Education
| Fordham University | B.A. | 1917 |
| New York University School of Law | LL.B. | 1923 |
Sources
22 years on the Southern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).