Northern District of Texas / Appointed 1947 / Served to 1967
Joseph Brannon Dooley
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1947 and confirmed by the Senate 48–36, Joseph Brannon Dooley was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1911. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 8, 1947
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1947
- Confirmed
- 48–36
- Education
- University of Texas Law 1911
- Succeeded
- James Clifton Wilson
- Succeeded by
- Halbert Owen Woodward
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Northern District of Texas · succeeded James Clifton Wilson | Truman (D) | 48–36 |
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
| University of Texas School of Law | LL.B. | 1911 |
Sources
19 years on the Northern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).