William Cook Hanson
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, William Cook Hanson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa. He earned a law degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 1935. He previously served on the Southern District of Iowa.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 13, 1962
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1962
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Iowa 1933 · University of Iowa College of Law 1935
- Succeeded by
- Donald Eugene O'Brien
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Northern District of Iowa | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1962 | Southern District of Iowa | Kennedy (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.
| University of Iowa | B.A. | 1933 |
| University of Iowa College of Law | J.D. | 1935 |
32 years on the Northern District of Iowa. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).