Appointing president / Democratic
Judges appointed by James K. Polk
President James K. Polk made 2 appointments to the federal bench in this dataset, including 2 to the Supreme Court.
Appointments
| Judge | Court | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Woodbury | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1846 |
| Robert Cooper Grier | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1846 |
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.