James Houston
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1806 and confirmed by voice vote, James Houston was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1767–1819
- Appointed by
- Thomas Jefferson, 1806
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- James Winchester
- Succeeded by
- Theodorick Bland
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | District of Maryland succeeded James Winchester | Jefferson (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 | 1806 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed James Houston?
- President Thomas Jefferson appointed James Houston to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 1806.
- What was James Houston's confirmation vote?
- James Houston was confirmed by voice vote on April 21, 1806. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was James Houston on?
- James Houston was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Sources
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13 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).