David Campbell Humphreys
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1870 and confirmed by voice vote, David Campbell Humphreys was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1817–1879
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1870
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- George Purnell Fisher
- Succeeded by
- Charles Pinckney James
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) succeeded George Purnell Fisher | Grant (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.
Questions & answers
- Who appointed David Campbell Humphreys?
- President Ulysses Grant appointed David Campbell Humphreys to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) in 1870.
- Was David Campbell Humphreys appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- David Campbell Humphreys was appointed by President Ulysses Grant, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was David Campbell Humphreys's confirmation vote?
- David Campbell Humphreys was confirmed by voice vote on May 10, 1870. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was David Campbell Humphreys on?
- David Campbell Humphreys 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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9 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).