James Dandridge Halyburton
Appointed by President John Tyler in 1844 and confirmed by voice vote, James Dandridge Halyburton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1803–1879
- Appointed by
- John Tyler, 1844
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard College 1823
- Succeeded
- John Young Mason
- Succeeded by
- John Curtiss Underwood
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | Eastern District of Virginia succeeded John Young Mason | Tyler (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
Questions & answers
- Who appointed James Dandridge Halyburton?
- President John Tyler appointed James Dandridge Halyburton to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1844.
- What was James Dandridge Halyburton's confirmation vote?
- James Dandridge Halyburton was confirmed by voice vote on June 15, 1844. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was James Dandridge Halyburton on?
- James Dandridge Halyburton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Sources
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16 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).