Benjamin Johnson
Appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1836 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin Johnson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1784–1849
- Appointed by
- Andrew Jackson, 1836
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Daniel Ringo
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 | District of Arkansas | Jackson (D) | 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
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Questions & answers
- Who appointed Benjamin Johnson?
- President Andrew Jackson appointed Benjamin Johnson to the U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas in 1836.
- Was Benjamin Johnson appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Benjamin Johnson was appointed by President Andrew Jackson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Benjamin Johnson's confirmation vote?
- Benjamin Johnson was confirmed by voice vote on June 29, 1836. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Benjamin Johnson on?
- Benjamin Johnson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas.
Sources
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13 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).