Horace Harmon Lurton
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1909 and confirmed by voice vote, Horace Harmon Lurton was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He earned a law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1867. He previously served on the U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1844–1914
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1909
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Cumberland Law 1867
- Succeeded
- Rufus Wheeler Peckham
- Succeeded by
- James Clark McReynolds
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit | Cleveland (D) | Voice vote |
| 1893 | Sixth Circuit succeeded Howell Edmunds Jackson | Cleveland (D) | Voice vote |
| 1909 | Supreme Court succeeded Rufus Wheeler Peckham | Taft (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
| Douglas University, Chicago, Illinois | ||
| Cumberland School of Law | LL.B. | 1867 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Horace Harmon Lurton?
- President William H. Taft appointed Horace Harmon Lurton to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1909.
- Was Horace Harmon Lurton appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Horace Harmon Lurton was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Horace Harmon Lurton's confirmation vote?
- Horace Harmon Lurton was confirmed by voice vote on December 20, 1909. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Horace Harmon Lurton on?
- Horace Harmon Lurton was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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4 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).