Third Circuit / Appointed 1950 / Served to 1976
William Henry Hastie
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1950 and confirmed by voice vote, William Henry Hastie was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1930. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 19, 1950
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1950
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Amherst College 1925 · Harvard Law School 1930
- Succeeded by
- James Rosen
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Third Circuit | 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.
Education
| Amherst College | A.B. | 1925 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1930 |
| Harvard Law School | S.J.D. | 1933 |
Sources
25 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).