John B. Rector
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, John B. Rector was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1837–1898
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Andrew Phelps McCormick
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | Northern District of Texas succeeded Andrew Phelps McCormick | B. Harrison (R) | 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
| Yale College | 1859 | |
| Read law | 1860 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John B. Rector?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed John B. Rector to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 1892.
- Was John B. Rector appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John B. Rector was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John B. Rector's confirmation vote?
- John B. Rector was confirmed by voice vote on March 28, 1892. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John B. Rector on?
- John B. Rector was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Sources
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).