Robert Andrew Ainsworth Jr.
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Andrew Ainsworth Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1932. He previously served on the Eastern District of Louisiana.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 22, 1966
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Loyola New Orleans Law 1932
- Succeeded by
- W. Eugene Davis
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Eastern District of Louisiana | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1966 | Fifth Circuit | Johnson (D) | voice |
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.
15 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).