John Dick
Appointed by President James Monroe in 1821 and confirmed by voice vote, John Dick was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Louisiana and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1788–1824
- Appointed by
- James Monroe, 1821
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Bolling Robertson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | District of Louisiana succeeded Dominic Augustin Hall | Monroe (N) | Voice vote |
| 1823 | Eastern District of Louisiana | Reassigned | – |
| 1823 | Western District of Louisiana | Reassigned | – |
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 | 1811 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Dick?
- President James Monroe appointed John Dick to the U.S. District Court for the District of Louisiana in 1821.
- What was John Dick's confirmation vote?
- John Dick was confirmed by voice vote on March 2, 1821. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Dick on?
- John Dick was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Christian Schussele (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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1 year on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).