Alexander Rives
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1871 and confirmed by voice vote, Alexander Rives was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1806–1885
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1871
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Paul
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Western District of Virginia | Grant (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
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Alexander Rives?
- President Ulysses Grant appointed Alexander Rives to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in 1871.
- Was Alexander Rives appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Alexander Rives was appointed by President Ulysses Grant, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Alexander Rives's confirmation vote?
- Alexander Rives was confirmed by voice vote on February 6, 1871. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Alexander Rives on?
- Alexander Rives was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Sources
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11 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).