Fletcher Mathews Haight
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861 and confirmed by voice vote, Fletcher Mathews Haight was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1799–1866
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1861
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Isaac Stockton Keith Ogier
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | Southern District of California succeeded Isaac Stockton Keith Ogier | Lincoln (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
| Read law | 1820 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Fletcher Mathews Haight?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Fletcher Mathews Haight to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in 1861.
- Was Fletcher Mathews Haight appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Fletcher Mathews Haight was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Fletcher Mathews Haight's confirmation vote?
- Fletcher Mathews Haight was confirmed by voice vote on August 5, 1861. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Fletcher Mathews Haight on?
- Fletcher Mathews Haight was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Sources
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4 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).