George Bethune Adams
Appointed by President William McKinley in 1901 and confirmed by voice vote, George Bethune Adams was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1845–1911
- Appointed by
- William McKinley, 1901
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Addison Brown
- Succeeded by
- Julius Marshuetz Mayer
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Southern District of New York succeeded Addison Brown | McKinley (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 | 1878 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed George Bethune Adams?
- President William McKinley appointed George Bethune Adams to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in 1901.
- Was George Bethune Adams appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- George Bethune Adams was appointed by President William McKinley, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was George Bethune Adams's confirmation vote?
- George Bethune Adams was confirmed by voice vote on December 17, 1901. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was George Bethune Adams on?
- George Bethune Adams was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Sources
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9 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).