Robert J. O'Conor Jr.
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1975 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert J. O'Conor Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1957. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1934–2023
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1975
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas 1956 · University of Texas Law 1957
- Succeeded
- Ben Clarkson Connally
- Succeeded by
- Lynn Nettleton Hughes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Southern District of Texas succeeded Ben Clarkson Connally | Ford (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
| University of Texas | B.A. | 1956 |
| University of Texas School of Law | LL.B. | 1957 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert J. O'Conor Jr.?
- President Gerald Ford appointed Robert J. O'Conor Jr. to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 1975.
- Was Robert J. O'Conor Jr. appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Robert J. O'Conor Jr. was appointed by President Gerald Ford, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Robert J. O'Conor Jr.'s confirmation vote?
- Robert J. O'Conor Jr. was confirmed by voice vote on April 24, 1975. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Robert J. O'Conor Jr. on?
- Robert J. O'Conor Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Sources
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9 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).