Andrew Galbraith Miller
Appointed by President James K. Polk in 1848 and confirmed by voice vote, Andrew Galbraith Miller was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wisconsin. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1801–1874
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk, 1848
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washington College (now Washington and Jefferson College) 1819
- Succeeded by
- James Henry Howe
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | District of Wisconsin | Polk (D) | Voice vote |
| 1870 | Eastern District of Wisconsin | Reassigned | – |
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
| Dickinson College | ||
| Washington College (now Washington and Jefferson College) | B.A. | 1819 |
| Read law | 1822 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Andrew Galbraith Miller?
- President James K. Polk appointed Andrew Galbraith Miller to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wisconsin in 1848.
- Was Andrew Galbraith Miller appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Andrew Galbraith Miller was appointed by President James K. Polk, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Andrew Galbraith Miller's confirmation vote?
- Andrew Galbraith Miller was confirmed by voice vote on June 12, 1848. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Andrew Galbraith Miller on?
- Andrew Galbraith Miller was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Sources
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2 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).