Peter Randolph
Appointed by President James Monroe in 1823 and confirmed by voice vote, Peter Randolph was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1779–1832
- Appointed by
- James Monroe, 1823
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Bayard Shields
- Succeeded by
- Powhatan Ellis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1823 | District of Mississippi succeeded William Bayard Shields | Monroe (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
| College of William and Mary | ||
| Read law | 1806 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Peter Randolph?
- President James Monroe appointed Peter Randolph to the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi in 1823.
- What was Peter Randolph's confirmation vote?
- Peter Randolph was confirmed by voice vote on December 9, 1823. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Peter Randolph on?
- Peter Randolph was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi.
Sources
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8 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).