Samuel Hale Sibley
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1931 and confirmed by voice vote, Samuel Hale Sibley was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Georgia School of Law in 1893. He previously served on the Northern District of Georgia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 13, 1931
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1931
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Georgia 1892 · University of Georgia Law 1893
- Succeeded
- Richard Wilde Walker
- Succeeded by
- Robert Lee Russell
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | Northern District of Georgia | Wilson (D) | voice |
| 1931 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Richard Wilde Walker | Hoover (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.
| University of Georgia | A.B. | 1892 |
| University of Georgia School of Law | LL.B. | 1893 |
27 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).