Amos Morrill
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1872 and confirmed by voice vote, Amos Morrill was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1809–1884
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1872
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Joel C. C. Winch
- Succeeded by
- Chauncey Brewer Sabin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | Eastern District of Texas succeeded Joel C. C. Winch | 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
| Bowdoin College | 1834 | |
| Read law | 1836 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Amos Morrill?
- President Ulysses Grant appointed Amos Morrill to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in 1872.
- Was Amos Morrill appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Amos Morrill was appointed by President Ulysses Grant, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Amos Morrill's confirmation vote?
- Amos Morrill was confirmed by voice vote on February 5, 1872. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Amos Morrill on?
- Amos Morrill was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Sources
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11 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).