John James Dyer
Appointed by President James K. Polk in 1847 and confirmed by voice vote, John James Dyer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1809–1855
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk, 1847
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- James M. Love
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | District of Iowa | Polk (D) | 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
| Staunton Law School, Virginia | 1833 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John James Dyer?
- President James K. Polk appointed John James Dyer to the U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa in 1847.
- Was John James Dyer appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John James Dyer was appointed by President James K. Polk, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John James Dyer's confirmation vote?
- John James Dyer was confirmed by voice vote on March 3, 1847. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John James Dyer on?
- John James Dyer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa.
Sources
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8 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).