District of Maryland / Appointed 1806 / Served to 1819
James Houston
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 21, 1806
- 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 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Read law | 1806 |
Sources
13 years on the District of Maryland. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).