John Drayton
Appointed by President James Madison in 1812 and confirmed by voice vote, John Drayton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1766–1822
- Appointed by
- James Madison, 1812
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Thomas Bee
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Lee
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | District of South Carolina succeeded Thomas Bee | Madison (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
| Inner Temple, London, England | ||
| Read law | 1788 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Drayton?
- President James Madison appointed John Drayton to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina in 1812.
- What was John Drayton's confirmation vote?
- John Drayton was confirmed by voice vote on May 7, 1812. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Drayton on?
- John Drayton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).