David Brearley
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, David Brearley was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1741–1790
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Robert Morris
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of New Jersey | Washington (–) | 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
Questions & answers
- Who appointed David Brearley?
- President George Washington appointed David Brearley to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1789.
- What was David Brearley's confirmation vote?
- David Brearley was confirmed by voice vote on September 25, 1789. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was David Brearley on?
- David Brearley was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Sources
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Appointed in 1789. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).