Joseph Clay Jr.
Appointed by President George Washington in 1797 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Clay Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1764–1811
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1797
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Nathaniel Pendleton
- Succeeded by
- William Stephens
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 | District of Georgia succeeded Nathaniel Pendleton | Washington (–) | 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
| College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) | 1784 | |
| Read law | 1790 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Joseph Clay Jr.?
- President George Washington appointed Joseph Clay Jr. to the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia in 1797.
- What was Joseph Clay Jr.'s confirmation vote?
- Joseph Clay Jr. was confirmed by voice vote on December 27, 1796. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Joseph Clay Jr. on?
- Joseph Clay Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia.
Sources
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4 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Georgia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).