Appointing president / Republican
Judges appointed by George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush made 6 appointments to the federal bench in this dataset, including 2 to the Supreme Court.
Appointments
| Judge | Court | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Sotomayor | Southern District of New York | Judge | 1992 |
| Clarence Thomas | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1991 |
| Clarence Thomas | District of Columbia Circuit | Judge | 1990 |
| David Hackett Souter | First Circuit | Judge | 1990 |
| David Hackett Souter | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1990 |
| Samuel A. Alito Jr. | Third Circuit | Judge | 1990 |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory (Supreme Court justices and their full federal careers). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Verify against the primary source before relying.