Ross Rizley
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and confirmed by voice vote, Ross Rizley was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. He earned a law degree from Kansas City School of Law (now University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law) in 1915. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 1, 1956
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1956
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Kansas City Law (now of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law) 1915
- Succeeded
- Edgar Sullins Vaught
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Western District of Oklahoma · succeeded Edgar Sullins Vaught | Eisenhower (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.
12 years on the Western District of Oklahoma. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).