Arnold Krekel
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and confirmed by voice vote, Arnold Krekel was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1815–1888
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1865
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Robert William Wells
- Succeeded by
- John Finis Philips
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | Western District of Missouri succeeded Robert William Wells | Lincoln (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
| St. Charles College | ||
| Read law | 1844 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Arnold Krekel?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Arnold Krekel to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri in 1865.
- Was Arnold Krekel appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Arnold Krekel was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Arnold Krekel's confirmation vote?
- Arnold Krekel was confirmed by voice vote on March 9, 1865. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Arnold Krekel on?
- Arnold Krekel was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Sources
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23 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).