John Bruce
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1875 and confirmed by voice vote, John Bruce was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1832–1901
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1875
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio 1854
- Succeeded
- Richard Busteed
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | Southern District of Alabama succeeded Richard Busteed | Grant (R) | Voice vote |
| 1875 | Middle District of Alabama succeeded Richard Busteed | Grant (R) | Voice vote |
| 1875 | Northern District of Alabama succeeded Richard Busteed | Grant (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
| Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio | A.B. | 1854 |
| Read law | 1856 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Bruce?
- President Ulysses Grant appointed John Bruce to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama in 1875.
- Was John Bruce appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John Bruce was appointed by President Ulysses Grant, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John Bruce's confirmation vote?
- John Bruce was confirmed by voice vote on February 27, 1875. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Bruce on?
- John Bruce was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.
Sources
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11 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).