Robert William Hughes
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1874 and confirmed by the Senate 39–11, Robert William Hughes was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1821–1901
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1874
- Confirmed
- 39–11
- Succeeded
- John Curtiss Underwood
- Succeeded by
- Edmund Waddill Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | Eastern District of Virginia succeeded John Curtiss Underwood | Grant (R) | 39–11 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| Read law | 1846 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert William Hughes?
- President Ulysses Grant appointed Robert William Hughes to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1874.
- Was Robert William Hughes appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Robert William Hughes was appointed by President Ulysses Grant, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Robert William Hughes's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Robert William Hughes 39–11 on January 14, 1874.
- Which court was Robert William Hughes on?
- Robert William Hughes was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Sources
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24 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).