Joseph Whitaker Thompson
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1931 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Whitaker Thompson was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1887. He previously served on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 22, 1931
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1931
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1887
- Succeeded by
- William Clark
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded John Bayard McPherson | Taft (R) | voice |
| 1931 | Third Circuit | Hoover (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.
14 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).