Robert Wodrow Archbald
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1911 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Wodrow Archbald was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1848–1926
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1911
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Yale College 1871
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Middle District of Pennsylvania | McKinley (R) | Voice vote |
| 1911 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Third Circuit | Taft (R) | Voice vote |
| 1911 | Third Circuit | Taft (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
| Yale College | A.B. | 1871 |
| Read law | 1873 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert Wodrow Archbald?
- President William H. Taft appointed Robert Wodrow Archbald to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 1911.
- Was Robert Wodrow Archbald appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Robert Wodrow Archbald was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Robert Wodrow Archbald's confirmation vote?
- Robert Wodrow Archbald was confirmed by voice vote on January 31, 1911. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Robert Wodrow Archbald on?
- Robert Wodrow Archbald was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Sources
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1 year on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).