Henry Boyce
Appointed by President Zachary Taylor in 1850 and confirmed by voice vote, Henry Boyce was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1797–1873
- Appointed by
- Zachary Taylor, 1850
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | Western District of Louisiana | Taylor (N) | 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 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Bayou Leche, Louisiana | -1824 |
| Private practice, Alexandria, Louisiana | 1824-1828 |
| Planter, Rapides Parish, Louisiana | 1828-1849, 1861-1873 |
| Judge, Louisiana District Court, Sixth and Seventh Judicial Districts | 1834-1839 |
| U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana | 1849 |
| State legislator, Louisiana | 1865 |
| Elected to U.S. Senate from Louisiana in 1865; U.S. Senate refused to seat him |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Henry Boyce?
- President Zachary Taylor appointed Henry Boyce to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in 1850.
- What was Henry Boyce's confirmation vote?
- Henry Boyce was confirmed by voice vote on August 2, 1850. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Henry Boyce on?
- Henry Boyce was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).