Thomas Ambrose Masterson
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Ambrose Masterson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1952. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 12, 1967
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1967
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard 1949 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1952
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Leo McGlynn Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Johnson (D) | 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.
6 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).