John Davis
Appointed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1885 and confirmed by voice vote, John Davis was a Judge on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1851–1902
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur, 1885
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Adams Richardson
- Succeeded by
- Francis Marion Wright
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Court of Claims succeeded William Adams Richardson | Arthur (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
| University of Paris | ||
| Heidelberg University, Germany | ||
| Frederick William University (now Humboldt University of Berlin) | ||
| Read law | 1874 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Davis?
- President Chester A. Arthur appointed John Davis to the Court of Claims in 1885.
- Was John Davis appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John Davis was appointed by President Chester A. Arthur, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John Davis's confirmation vote?
- John Davis was confirmed by voice vote on January 20, 1885. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Davis on?
- John Davis was a Judge on the Court of Claims.
Sources
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17 years on the Court of Claims. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).