William Elwood Steckler
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1950 and confirmed by voice vote, William Elwood Steckler was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) in 1936. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 4, 1950
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1950
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Indiana Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) 1936
- Succeeded
- Robert C. Baltzell
- Succeeded by
- Larry J. McKinney
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Southern District of Indiana · succeeded Robert C. Baltzell | 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.
| Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) | LL.B. | 1936 |
| Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) | J.D. | 1937 |
44 years on the Southern District of Indiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).