Walter Maximillian Bastian
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 and confirmed by voice vote, Walter Maximillian Bastian was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) in 1913. He previously served on the District of Columbia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 2, 1954
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown Law Center) 1913
- Succeeded
- Bennett Champ Clark
- Succeeded by
- Edward Allen Tamm
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | District of Columbia · succeeded Thomas Jennings Bailey | Truman (D) | voice |
| 1954 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Bennett Champ Clark | 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.
20 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).