Charles Pinckney James
Appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1879 and confirmed by voice vote, Charles Pinckney James was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1818–1899
- Appointed by
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 1879
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- David Campbell Humphreys
- Succeeded by
- Charles Cleaves Cole
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) succeeded David Campbell Humphreys | Hayes (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
| Harvard College | 1838 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Charles Pinckney James?
- President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed Charles Pinckney James to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) in 1879.
- Was Charles Pinckney James appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Charles Pinckney James was appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Charles Pinckney James's confirmation vote?
- Charles Pinckney James was confirmed by voice vote on December 10, 1879. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Charles Pinckney James on?
- Charles Pinckney James was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia).
Sources
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12 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).