John McKinley
Appointed by President Martin Van Buren in 1837 and confirmed by voice vote, John McKinley was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1780–1852
- Appointed by
- Martin Van Buren, 1837
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- John Archibald Campbell
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | Supreme Court | Van Buren (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
| Read law | 1800 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John McKinley?
- President Martin Van Buren appointed John McKinley to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1837.
- Was John McKinley appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John McKinley was appointed by President Martin Van Buren, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John McKinley's confirmation vote?
- John McKinley was confirmed by voice vote on September 25, 1837. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John McKinley on?
- John McKinley was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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14 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).