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Pamela Ann Harris
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 50–43, Pamela Ann Harris is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 28, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 50–43
- Education
- Yale College 1985 · Yale Law School 1990
- Succeeded
- Andre Maurice Davis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Andre Maurice Davis | Obama (D) | 50–43 |
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.
Education
| Yale College | B.A. | 1985 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 1990 |
Sources
11 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).