Charles Swayne
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1890 and confirmed by the Senate 33–24, Charles Swayne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1871. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1842–1907
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1890
- Confirmed
- 33–24
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1871
- Succeeded
- Thomas Settle
- Succeeded by
- William Bostwick Sheppard
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | Northern District of Florida succeeded Thomas Settle | B. Harrison (R) | 33–24 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Charles Swayne?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed Charles Swayne to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida in 1890.
- Was Charles Swayne appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Charles Swayne was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Charles Swayne's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Charles Swayne 33–24 on April 1, 1890.
- Which court was Charles Swayne on?
- Charles Swayne was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
Sources
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17 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).