Richard J. Cardamone
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and confirmed by voice vote, Richard J. Cardamone was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1952. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1925–2015
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1981
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard 1948 · Syracuse College of Law 1952
- Succeeded
- William Hughes Mulligan
- Succeeded by
- José Alberto Cabranes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Second Circuit succeeded William Hughes Mulligan | Reagan (R) | 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
| Harvard University | B.A. | 1948 |
| Syracuse University College of Law | LL.B. | 1952 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Richard J. Cardamone?
- President Ronald Reagan appointed Richard J. Cardamone to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1981.
- Was Richard J. Cardamone appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Richard J. Cardamone was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Richard J. Cardamone's confirmation vote?
- Richard J. Cardamone was confirmed by voice vote on October 29, 1981. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Richard J. Cardamone on?
- Richard J. Cardamone was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Sources
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33 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).