Luther Lee Bohanon
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and confirmed by voice vote, Luther Lee Bohanon was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He earned a law degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1927. He previously served on the Northern District of Oklahoma and Western District of Oklahoma.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 30, 1961
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1961
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Oklahoma College of Law 1927
- Succeeded
- William Robert Wallace
- Succeeded by
- Harold Dale Cook
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Eastern District of Oklahoma · succeeded William Robert Wallace | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1961 | Northern District of Oklahoma · succeeded William Robert Wallace | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1961 | Western District of Oklahoma · succeeded William Robert Wallace | Kennedy (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.
41 years on the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).