Marion Charles Matthes
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 and confirmed by voice vote, Marion Charles Matthes was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1906–1980
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1958
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Chief judge
- Eighth Circuit, 1970 to 1973
- Succeeded
- Charles Evans Whittaker
- Succeeded by
- William Hedgcock Webster
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Eighth Circuit succeeded Charles Evans Whittaker chief judge 1970 to 1973 | Eisenhower (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Benton College of Law | ||
| Read law | 1928 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, DeSoto and Hillsboro, Missouri | 1928-1955 |
| City attorney, DeSoto, Missouri | 1938-1940 |
| Deputy finance commissioner, State of Missouri | 1929- |
| State senator, Missouri | 1942-1950 |
| Member, Missouri State Highway Commission | 1954-1955 |
| Lecturer, Washington University School of Law | |
| Member, Judicial Conference of the United States | 1970-1973 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Marion Charles Matthes?
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Marion Charles Matthes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1958.
- Was Marion Charles Matthes appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Marion Charles Matthes was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Marion Charles Matthes's confirmation vote?
- Marion Charles Matthes was confirmed by voice vote on March 4, 1958. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Marion Charles Matthes on?
- Marion Charles Matthes was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Sources
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22 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).