Richard Wilde Walker
Appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 and confirmed by voice vote, Richard Wilde Walker was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1857–1936
- Appointed by
- Woodrow Wilson, 1914
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton) 1877
- Succeeded
- David Davie Shelby
- Succeeded by
- Samuel Hale Sibley
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Fifth Circuit succeeded David Davie Shelby | Wilson (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
| Columbia Law School | ||
| Washington and Lee University | ||
| College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) | A.B. | 1877 |
| Read law | 1878 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Richard Wilde Walker?
- President Woodrow Wilson appointed Richard Wilde Walker to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1914.
- Was Richard Wilde Walker appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Richard Wilde Walker was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Richard Wilde Walker's confirmation vote?
- Richard Wilde Walker was confirmed by voice vote on October 5, 1914. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Richard Wilde Walker on?
- Richard Wilde Walker was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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21 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).