Horace Gray
Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1881 and confirmed by the Senate 51–5, Horace Gray was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1849. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1828–1902
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur, 1881
- Confirmed
- 51–5
- Education
- Harvard College 1845 · Harvard Law School 1849
- Succeeded
- Nathan Clifford
- Succeeded by
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | Supreme Court succeeded Nathan Clifford | Arthur (R) | 51–5 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| Harvard College | B.A. | 1845 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1849 |
| Read law | 1851 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Horace Gray?
- President Chester A. Arthur appointed Horace Gray to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1881.
- Was Horace Gray appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Horace Gray was appointed by President Chester A. Arthur, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Horace Gray's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Horace Gray 51–5 on December 20, 1881.
- Which court was Horace Gray on?
- Horace Gray was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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20 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).