Thomas Alonzo Clark
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Alonzo Clark was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Georgia School of Law in 1949. He previously served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1920–2005
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washington and Lee 1942 · University of Georgia Law 1949
- Succeeded by
- Susan Harrell Black
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Fifth Circuit | Carter (D) | Voice vote |
| 1981 | Eleventh Circuit | Reassigned | – |
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
| Washington and Lee University | B.S. | 1942 |
| University of Georgia School of Law | LL.B. | 1949 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas Alonzo Clark?
- President Jimmy Carter appointed Thomas Alonzo Clark to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1979.
- Was Thomas Alonzo Clark appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas Alonzo Clark was appointed by President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas Alonzo Clark's confirmation vote?
- Thomas Alonzo Clark was confirmed by voice vote on October 31, 1979. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas Alonzo Clark on?
- Thomas Alonzo Clark was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Sources
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23 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).