John Alden Riner
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1890 and confirmed by voice vote, John Alden Riner was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1879. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1850–1923
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1890
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School 1879
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Blake Kennedy
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | District of Wyoming | 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
| University of Michigan Law School | LL.B. | 1879 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Alden Riner?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed John Alden Riner to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming in 1890.
- Was John Alden Riner appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John Alden Riner was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John Alden Riner's confirmation vote?
- John Alden Riner was confirmed by voice vote on September 22, 1890. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Alden Riner on?
- John Alden Riner was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming.
Sources
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32 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).