Nicholas John Sinnott
Appointed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928 and confirmed by voice vote, Nicholas John Sinnott was a Judge on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1870–1929
- Appointed by
- Calvin Coolidge, 1928
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Notre Dame 1892
- Succeeded
- Fenton Whitlock Booth
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Sutler Williams
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Court of Claims succeeded Fenton Whitlock Booth | Coolidge (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
| University of Notre Dame | A.B. | 1892 |
| Read law with Alfred S. Bennett | 1895 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Nicholas John Sinnott?
- President Calvin Coolidge appointed Nicholas John Sinnott to the Court of Claims in 1928.
- Was Nicholas John Sinnott appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Nicholas John Sinnott was appointed by President Calvin Coolidge, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Nicholas John Sinnott's confirmation vote?
- Nicholas John Sinnott was confirmed by voice vote on April 20, 1928. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Nicholas John Sinnott on?
- Nicholas John Sinnott was a Judge on the Court of Claims.
Sources
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1 year on the Court of Claims. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).