Robert Trimble
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1826 and confirmed by the Senate 27–5, Robert Trimble was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1776–1828
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1826
- Confirmed
- 27–5
- Succeeded
- Thomas Todd
- Succeeded by
- John McLean
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | District of Kentucky succeeded Harry Innes | Madison (N) | Voice vote |
| 1826 | Supreme Court succeeded Thomas Todd | J.Q. Adams (N) | 27–5 |
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
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 | 1803 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert Trimble?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed Robert Trimble to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1826.
- What was Robert Trimble's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Robert Trimble 27–5 on May 9, 1826.
- Which court was Robert Trimble on?
- Robert Trimble was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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2 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).