Bushrod Washington
Appointed by President John Adams in 1798 and confirmed by voice vote, Bushrod Washington was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1762–1829
- Appointed by
- John Adams, 1798
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of William and Mary 1778
- Succeeded
- James Wilson
- Succeeded by
- Henry Baldwin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | Supreme Court succeeded James Wilson | 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
| College of William and Mary | A.B. | 1778 |
| Read law | 1784 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Bushrod Washington?
- President John Adams appointed Bushrod Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1798.
- What was Bushrod Washington's confirmation vote?
- Bushrod Washington was confirmed by voice vote on December 20, 1798. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Bushrod Washington on?
- Bushrod Washington was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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30 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).