U.S. Supreme Court / Appointed 1837 / Served to 1852
John McKinley
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Appointed by President Martin Van Buren in 1837 and confirmed by voice vote, John McKinley was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Sources — FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1837
- 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 | Buren (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t available for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many earlier justices were confirmed by voice vote.
Education
| Read law | 1800 |
Sources
14 years on the Court. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).