Morris Sheppard Arnold
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 and confirmed by voice vote, Morris Sheppard Arnold is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 1968. He previously served on the Western District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 21, 1992
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1992
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Arkansas 1965 · University of Arkansas Law 1968
- Succeeded
- Donald Pomery Lay
- Succeeded by
- Bobby E. Shepherd
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Western District of Arkansas | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1992 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Donald Pomery Lay | 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.
| University of Arkansas | B.S.E.E. | 1965 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law | LL.B. | 1968 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.M. | 1969 |
| Harvard Law School | S.J.D. | 1971 |
34 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).