District of New Mexico / Appointed 1912 / Served to 1916
William Hayes Pope
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1912 and confirmed by voice vote, William Hayes Pope was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. He earned a law degree from University of Georgia School of Law in 1890. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 20, 1912
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1912
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Georgia Law 1890
- Succeeded by
- Colin Neblett
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | District of New Mexico | Taft (R) | 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
| University of Georgia | M.A. | 1889 |
| University of Georgia School of Law | LL.B. | 1890 |
Sources
4 years on the District of New Mexico. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).