Robert Foster Chapman
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Foster Chapman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1949. He previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 16, 1981
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1981
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of South Carolina 1945 · University of South Carolina Law 1949
- Succeeded
- Clement Furman Haynsworth Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Karen J. Williams
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | District of South Carolina | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1981 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Clement Furman Haynsworth Jr. | Reagan (R) | 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.
36 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).