Joseph Story
Appointed by President James Madison in 1811 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Story was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1779–1845
- Appointed by
- James Madison, 1811
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Cushing
- Succeeded by
- Levi Woodbury
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | Supreme Court succeeded William Cushing | Madison (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
| Harvard College | 1798 | |
| Read law | 1801 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Joseph Story?
- President James Madison appointed Joseph Story to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1811.
- What was Joseph Story's confirmation vote?
- Joseph Story was confirmed by voice vote on November 18, 1811. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Joseph Story on?
- Joseph Story was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Studio of Mathew Brady (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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33 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).