Paul Peter Rao
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1949 and confirmed by voice vote, Paul Peter Rao was a Judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade. He earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1923. He previously served on the U.S. Customs Court. Sources ↓
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1949
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Fordham Law 1923
- Succeeded by
- Richard W. Goldberg
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | U.S. Customs Court · succeeded David Hayes Kincheloe | Truman (D) | voice |
| 1980 | U.S. Court of International Trade | Reassigned | – |
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.
| Fordham University School of Law | LL.B. | 1923 |
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory (opens primary source in a new tab)
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8 years on the U.S. Court of International Trade. Data last verified 2026-06-29. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).