Wayne G. Borah
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1949 and confirmed by voice vote, Wayne G. Borah was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) in 1915. He previously served on the Eastern District of Louisiana.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 19, 1949
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1949
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Louisiana State Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) 1915
- Succeeded
- Elmo Pearce Lee
- Succeeded by
- John Minor Wisdom
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Eastern District of Louisiana · succeeded Louis Henry Burns | Coolidge (R) | voice |
| 1949 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Elmo Pearce Lee | Truman (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.
16 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).