William McLaughlin Taylor Jr.
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and confirmed by voice vote, William McLaughlin Taylor Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law) in 1932. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 22, 1966
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Southern Methodist Law (now Dedman School of Law) 1932
- Succeeded
- Thomas Whitfield Davidson
- Succeeded by
- Jerry Buchmeyer
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Northern District of Texas · succeeded Thomas Whitfield Davidson | Johnson (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.
18 years on the Northern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).