Second Circuit / Appointed 1955 / Served to 1984
Sterry Robinson Waterman
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1955 and confirmed by voice vote, Sterry Robinson Waterman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 11, 1955
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1955
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Dartmouth College 1922
- Succeeded
- Harrie Brigham Chase
- Succeeded by
- James Lowell Oakes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Second Circuit · succeeded Harrie Brigham Chase | 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.
Education
| Dartmouth College | A.B. | 1922 |
| Read law | 1926 |
Sources
28 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).