Martin Joseph Wade
Appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915 and confirmed by voice vote, Martin Joseph Wade was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He earned a law degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 1886. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1861–1931
- Appointed by
- Woodrow Wilson, 1915
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Iowa College of Law 1886
- Succeeded
- Smith McPherson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Southern District of Iowa succeeded Smith McPherson | Wilson (D) | 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
| University of Iowa College of Law | LL.B. | 1886 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Martin Joseph Wade?
- President Woodrow Wilson appointed Martin Joseph Wade to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in 1915.
- Was Martin Joseph Wade appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Martin Joseph Wade was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Martin Joseph Wade's confirmation vote?
- Martin Joseph Wade was confirmed by voice vote on March 3, 1915. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Martin Joseph Wade on?
- Martin Joseph Wade was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
Sources
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16 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).