Morell Edward Sharp
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, Morell Edward Sharp was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1948. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 2, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1948
- Succeeded
- George Hugo Boldt
- Succeeded by
- John C. Coughenour
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Western District of Washington · succeeded George Hugo Boldt | Nixon (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.
8 years on the Western District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).