Joseph Hopkinson
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1829 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Hopkinson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1770–1842
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1829
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania 1786
- Succeeded
- Richard Peters
- Succeeded by
- Archibald Randall
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1829 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania succeeded Richard Peters | J.Q. Adams (N) | 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 Pennsylvania | A.B. | 1786 |
| Read law | 1791 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Joseph Hopkinson?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed Joseph Hopkinson to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1829.
- What was Joseph Hopkinson's confirmation vote?
- Joseph Hopkinson was confirmed by voice vote on February 23, 1829. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Joseph Hopkinson on?
- Joseph Hopkinson was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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12 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).