Susan Webber Wright
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and confirmed by voice vote, Susan Webber Wright is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. She earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 1975. She previously served on the Eastern District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 23, 1990
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1990
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Randolph-Macon Woman's College (now Randolph College) 1970 · University of Arkansas Law 1975
- Succeeded
- Elsijane Trimble Roy
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Elsijane Trimble Roy | Bush (R) | voice |
| 1990 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Elsijane Trimble Roy | Bush (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.
| Randolph-Macon Woman's College (now Randolph College) | B.A. | 1970 |
| University of Arkansas | M.P.A. | 1973 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law | J.D. | 1975 |
36 years on the Western District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).