Jonathan Russell Bullock
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and confirmed by voice vote, Jonathan Russell Bullock was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1815–1899
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1865
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Pitman
- Succeeded by
- John Power Knowles
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | District of Rhode Island succeeded John Pitman | Lincoln (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
| Brown University | 1834 | |
| Read law | 1836 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Alton, Illinois | 1836-1843 |
| Member, Alton [Illinois] Common Council | |
| Private practice, Bristol, Rhode Island | 1843-1849 |
| State representative, Rhode Island | 1844-1846 |
| Attorney general, State of Rhode Island | 1849 |
| Collector of customs, Bristol and Warren, Rhode Island | 1849-1853 |
| State senator, Rhode Island | 1859 |
| Lieutenant governor, Rhode Island | 1860 |
| Special commissioner to adjust accounts between Rhode Island and the Government of the United States | |
| Justice, Supreme Court of Rhode Island | 1862-1864 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Jonathan Russell Bullock?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Jonathan Russell Bullock to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in 1865.
- Was Jonathan Russell Bullock appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Jonathan Russell Bullock was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Jonathan Russell Bullock's confirmation vote?
- Jonathan Russell Bullock was confirmed by voice vote on February 11, 1865. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Jonathan Russell Bullock on?
- Jonathan Russell Bullock was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Sources
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4 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).