Joseph Winston Cox
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1930 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Winston Cox was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). He earned a law degree from Columbian University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) in 1901. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 1, 1930
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1930
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Columbian Law (now George Washington University Law School) 1901
- Succeeded by
- David Andrew Pine
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) | Hoover (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
9 years on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).