Robert Morris
Appointed by President George Washington in 1790 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Morris was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court for the Western District of New Jersey. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1745–1815
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1790
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- David Brearley
- Succeeded by
- William Sanford Pennington
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | District of New Jersey succeeded David Brearley | Washington (–) | Voice vote |
| 1801 | Eastern District of New Jersey | Reassigned | – |
| 1801 | Western District of New Jersey | Reassigned | – |
| 1802 | District of New Jersey | Reassigned | – |
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 | 1770 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert Morris?
- President George Washington appointed Robert Morris to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1790.
- What was Robert Morris's confirmation vote?
- Robert Morris was confirmed by voice vote on December 20, 1790. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Robert Morris on?
- Robert Morris was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Sources
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24 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).