John Milton Bryan Simpson
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1981, John Milton Bryan Simpson was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1926. He previously served on the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida and Fifth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1981
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Education
- University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1926
- Succeeded
- Richard Taylor Rives
- Succeeded by
- Elbert Parr Tuttle
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Louie Willard Strum | Truman (D) | voice |
| 1962 | Middle District of Florida | (reassignment) (N) | – |
| 1966 | Fifth Circuit | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1981 | Eleventh Circuit · succeeded Richard Taylor Rives | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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.
5 years on the Eleventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).