Philip Kissick Lawrence
Appointed by President Martin Van Buren in 1837 and confirmed by voice vote, Philip Kissick Lawrence was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1793–1841
- Appointed by
- Martin Van Buren, 1837
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Samuel Henderson Harper
- Succeeded by
- Theodore Howard McCaleb
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | Eastern District of Louisiana succeeded Samuel Henderson Harper | Van Buren (D) | Voice vote |
| 1837 | Western District of Louisiana succeeded Samuel Henderson Harper | Van Buren (D) | 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.
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana | -1837 |
| State representative, Louisiana | |
| Editor, New Orleans [Louisiana] Morning Post | 1835-1836 |
| U.S. attorney for the Districts of Louisiana | -1837 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Philip Kissick Lawrence?
- President Martin Van Buren appointed Philip Kissick Lawrence to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in 1837.
- Was Philip Kissick Lawrence appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Philip Kissick Lawrence was appointed by President Martin Van Buren, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Philip Kissick Lawrence's confirmation vote?
- Philip Kissick Lawrence was confirmed by voice vote on September 12, 1837. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Philip Kissick Lawrence on?
- Philip Kissick Lawrence was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Sources
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3 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).