Samuel Rossiter Betts
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1826 and confirmed by voice vote, Samuel Rossiter Betts was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1786–1868
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1826
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Peter Van Ness
- Succeeded by
- Samuel M. Blatchford
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | Southern District of New York succeeded William Peter Van Ness | J.Q. Adams (N) | 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
| Williams College | 1806 | |
| Read law | 1807 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Samuel Rossiter Betts?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed Samuel Rossiter Betts to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in 1826.
- What was Samuel Rossiter Betts's confirmation vote?
- Samuel Rossiter Betts was confirmed by voice vote on December 21, 1826. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Samuel Rossiter Betts on?
- Samuel Rossiter Betts was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Henry Inman (1801-1846). (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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40 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).