Stephen Johnson Field
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and confirmed by voice vote, Stephen Johnson Field was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1816–1899
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln, 1863
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Williams College 1837
- Succeeded by
- Joseph McKenna
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | Supreme Court | Lincoln (R) | 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 | B.A. | 1837 |
| Read law | 1841 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Stephen Johnson Field?
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Stephen Johnson Field to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1863.
- Was Stephen Johnson Field appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Stephen Johnson Field was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Stephen Johnson Field's confirmation vote?
- Stephen Johnson Field was confirmed by voice vote on March 10, 1863. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Stephen Johnson Field on?
- Stephen Johnson Field was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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34 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).