William Nelson Goodwin
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and confirmed by voice vote, William Nelson Goodwin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He earned a law degree from University of Oregon School of Law in 1934. He previously served on the Western District of Washington.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 21, 1966
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washington State College 1931 · University of Oregon Law 1934
- Succeeded by
- Jack Edward Tanner
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Eastern District of Washington | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1966 | Western District of Washington | 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.
| Washington State College | B.A. | 1931 |
| University of Oregon School of Law | LL.B. | 1934 |
9 years on the Eastern District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).