John Fisher
Appointed by President James Madison in 1812 and confirmed by voice vote, John Fisher was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1771–1823
- Appointed by
- James Madison, 1812
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Gunning Bedford Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Willard Hall
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | District of Delaware succeeded Gunning Bedford Jr. | 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
| Read law | 1791 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Fisher?
- President James Madison appointed John Fisher to the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware in 1812.
- What was John Fisher's confirmation vote?
- John Fisher was confirmed by voice vote on April 23, 1812. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Fisher on?
- John Fisher was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Sources
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10 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).