Karen LeCraft Henderson
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and confirmed by voice vote, Karen LeCraft Henderson is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of North Carolina School of Law in 1969. She previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 28, 1990
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1990
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Duke 1966 · University of North Carolina Law 1969
- Succeeded
- Kenneth Winston Starr
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | District of South Carolina · succeeded William Walter Wilkins | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1990 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Kenneth Winston Starr | Bush (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.
| Duke University | B.A. | 1966 |
| University of North Carolina School of Law | J.D. | 1969 |
35 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).