William Hughes Mulligan
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, William Hughes Mulligan was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1942. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1918–1996
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Fordham 1939 · Fordham Law 1942
- Succeeded
- Joseph Edward Lumbard
- Succeeded by
- Richard J. Cardamone
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Second Circuit succeeded Joseph Edward Lumbard | Nixon (R) | 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
| Fordham University | A.B. | 1939 |
| Fordham University School of Law | J.D. | 1942 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Hughes Mulligan?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed William Hughes Mulligan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1971.
- Was William Hughes Mulligan appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- William Hughes Mulligan was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was William Hughes Mulligan's confirmation vote?
- William Hughes Mulligan was confirmed by voice vote on May 20, 1971. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Hughes Mulligan on?
- William Hughes Mulligan was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Sources
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9 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).