Robert Arthur Sprecher
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Arthur Sprecher was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1941. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1917–1982
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwestern 1938 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1941
- Succeeded
- Latham Castle
- Succeeded by
- Joel Martin Flaum
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Seventh Circuit succeeded Latham Castle | Nixon (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
| Central YMCA College | A.A. | 1936 |
| Northwestern University | B.S. | 1938 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1941 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert Arthur Sprecher?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Robert Arthur Sprecher to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 1971.
- Was Robert Arthur Sprecher appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Robert Arthur Sprecher was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Robert Arthur Sprecher's confirmation vote?
- Robert Arthur Sprecher was confirmed by voice vote on April 21, 1971. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Robert Arthur Sprecher on?
- Robert Arthur Sprecher was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Sources
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11 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).