Walter Pettus Gewin
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, Walter Pettus Gewin was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Alabama School of Law in 1935. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1908–1981
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1962
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Birmingham-Southern College 1930 · University of Alabama Law 1935
- Succeeded by
- Robert Smith Vance
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Fifth Circuit | Kennedy (D) | Voice vote |
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
| Birmingham-Southern College | A.B. | 1930 |
| Emory University | B.L.S. | 1932 |
| University of Alabama School of Law | LL.B. | 1935 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Walter Pettus Gewin?
- President John F. Kennedy appointed Walter Pettus Gewin to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1962.
- Was Walter Pettus Gewin appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Walter Pettus Gewin was appointed by President John F. Kennedy, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Walter Pettus Gewin's confirmation vote?
- Walter Pettus Gewin was confirmed by voice vote on February 5, 1962. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Walter Pettus Gewin on?
- Walter Pettus Gewin was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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19 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).