Smith Thompson
Appointed by President James Monroe in 1823 and confirmed by voice vote, Smith Thompson was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1768–1843
- Appointed by
- James Monroe, 1823
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Henry Brockholst Livingston
- Succeeded by
- Samuel Nelson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1823 | Supreme Court succeeded Henry Brockholst Livingston | Monroe (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
| College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) | 1788 | |
| Read law | 1792 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, Troy, New York | 1792-1793 |
| Private practice, Poughkeepsie, New York | 1793-1802 |
| State assemblyman, New York | 1800 |
| Delegate, New York constitutional convention | 1801 |
| Justice, Supreme Court of Judicature of New York, 1802-1818; chief justice | 1814-1818 |
| Secretary of the U.S. Navy | 1818-1823 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Smith Thompson?
- President James Monroe appointed Smith Thompson to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1823.
- What was Smith Thompson's confirmation vote?
- Smith Thompson was confirmed by voice vote on December 9, 1823. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Smith Thompson on?
- Smith Thompson was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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20 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).