Webster J. Oliver
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 and confirmed by voice vote, Webster J. Oliver was a Judge on the U.S. Customs Court. He earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1911. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1888–1969
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Brooklyn Law School 1911
- Succeeded
- Charles Paul McClelland
- Succeeded by
- Samuel Murray Rosenstein
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | U.S. Customs Court succeeded Charles Paul McClelland | F.D. Roosevelt (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
| Brooklyn Law School | LL.B. | 1911 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Webster J. Oliver?
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Webster J. Oliver to the U.S. Customs Court in 1940.
- Was Webster J. Oliver appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Webster J. Oliver was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Webster J. Oliver's confirmation vote?
- Webster J. Oliver was confirmed by voice vote on June 18, 1940. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Webster J. Oliver on?
- Webster J. Oliver was a Judge on the U.S. Customs Court.
Sources
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29 years on the U.S. Customs Court. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).