Adam C. Cliffe
Appointed by President Warren G. Harding in 1922 and confirmed by voice vote, Adam C. Cliffe was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law). Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1869–1928
- Appointed by
- Warren G. Harding, 1922
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law)
- Succeeded by
- Charles Edgar Woodward
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Northern District of Illinois | Harding (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | LL.B. | |
| Read law | 1897 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Adam C. Cliffe?
- President Warren G. Harding appointed Adam C. Cliffe to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1922.
- Was Adam C. Cliffe appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Adam C. Cliffe was appointed by President Warren G. Harding, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Adam C. Cliffe's confirmation vote?
- Adam C. Cliffe was confirmed by voice vote on December 22, 1922. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Adam C. Cliffe on?
- Adam C. Cliffe was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Sources
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5 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).