Appointing president / Democratic
Judges appointed by James Buchanan
President James Buchanan made 1 appointment to the federal bench in this dataset, including 1 to the Supreme Court.
Appointments
| Judge | Court | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Clifford | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1858 |
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.