Gunning Bedford Jr.
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, Gunning Bedford Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1747–1812
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Fisher
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | District of Delaware | 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
| College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) | 1771 | |
| Read law | 1779 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Gunning Bedford Jr.?
- President George Washington appointed Gunning Bedford Jr. to the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware in 1789.
- What was Gunning Bedford Jr.'s confirmation vote?
- Gunning Bedford Jr. was confirmed by voice vote on September 26, 1789. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Gunning Bedford Jr. on?
- Gunning Bedford Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Charles Willson Peale (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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22 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).