Robert Troup
Appointed by President George Washington in 1796 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Troup was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1757–1832
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1796
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Laurance
- Succeeded by
- John Sloss Hobart
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | District of New York succeeded John Laurance | Washington (–) | 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 | ||
| King's College (now Columbia University) | 1774 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Continental Army lieutenant colonel | 1776-1780 |
| Secretary, Board of War | 1778 |
| Secretary, Board of Treasury | 1779-1780 |
| Private practice, Albany, New York | 1782-1783 |
| Private practice, New York City | 1784-1796, 1798-1804 |
| State assemblyman, New York | 1786 |
| Clerk of court, U.S. District Court, District of New York | 1789-1796 |
| Agent for Sir William Pulteney's estates in western New York | 1801-1832 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Robert Troup?
- President George Washington appointed Robert Troup to the U.S. District Court for the District of New York in 1796.
- What was Robert Troup's confirmation vote?
- Robert Troup was confirmed by voice vote on December 10, 1796. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Robert Troup on?
- Robert Troup was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York.
Sources
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1 year on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).