Alfred Conkling
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1825 and confirmed by voice vote, Alfred Conkling was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1789–1874
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1825
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Roger Skinner
- Succeeded by
- Nathan Kelsey Hall
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 | Northern District of New York succeeded Roger Skinner | J.Q. Adams (N) | 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
| Union College | 1810 | |
| Read law | 1812 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Alfred Conkling?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed Alfred Conkling to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York in 1825.
- What was Alfred Conkling's confirmation vote?
- Alfred Conkling was confirmed by voice vote on December 14, 1825. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Alfred Conkling on?
- Alfred Conkling was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Sources
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26 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).