Benjamin Bourne
Appointed by President George Washington in 1796 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin Bourne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1755–1808
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1796
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Henry Marchant
- Succeeded by
- David Leonard Barnes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | District of Rhode Island succeeded Henry Marchant | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
| 1801 | U.S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit | J. 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
| Read law | ||
| Harvard College | 1775 | |
| Harvard College | M.A. | 1778 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Benjamin Bourne?
- President George Washington appointed Benjamin Bourne to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1796.
- What was Benjamin Bourne's confirmation vote?
- Benjamin Bourne was confirmed by voice vote on December 22, 1796. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Benjamin Bourne on?
- Benjamin Bourne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Sources
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4 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).