Robert Andrews Hill
Appointed by President Andrew Johnson in 1866 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Andrews Hill was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1811–1900
- Appointed by
- Andrew Johnson, 1866
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Samuel Jameson Gholson
- Succeeded by
- Henry Clay Niles
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | Northern District of Mississippi succeeded Samuel Jameson Gholson | A. Johnson (D) | Voice vote |
| 1866 | Southern District of Mississippi succeeded Samuel Jameson Gholson | A. Johnson (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.
Education
| Read law | 1844 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert Andrews Hill?
- President Andrew Johnson appointed Robert Andrews Hill to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi in 1866.
- Was Robert Andrews Hill appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Robert Andrews Hill was appointed by President Andrew Johnson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Robert Andrews Hill's confirmation vote?
- Robert Andrews Hill was confirmed by voice vote on May 1, 1866. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Robert Andrews Hill on?
- Robert Andrews Hill was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Sources
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25 years on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).