Nathaniel Raphael Jones
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Nathaniel Raphael Jones was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Youngstown University (now Youngstown State University) in 1955. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1926–2020
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Youngstown College (now Youngstown State) 1951 · Youngstown (now Youngstown State University) 1955
- Succeeded
- John Weld Peck II
- Succeeded by
- Ransey Guy Cole Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sixth Circuit succeeded John Weld Peck II | Carter (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
| Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University) | A.B. | 1951 |
| Youngstown University (now Youngstown State University) | LL.B. | 1955 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Nathaniel Raphael Jones?
- President Jimmy Carter appointed Nathaniel Raphael Jones to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1979.
- Was Nathaniel Raphael Jones appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Nathaniel Raphael Jones was appointed by President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Nathaniel Raphael Jones's confirmation vote?
- Nathaniel Raphael Jones was confirmed by voice vote on October 4, 1979. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Nathaniel Raphael Jones on?
- Nathaniel Raphael Jones was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Sources
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22 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).