Thomas Howard DuVal
Appointed by President Franklin Pierce in 1857 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Howard DuVal was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1813–1880
- Appointed by
- Franklin Pierce, 1857
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Ezekiel B. Turner
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | Western District of Texas | Pierce (D) | 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
| St. Joseph's College, Bardstown, Kentucky | 1833 | |
| Read law | 1837 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas Howard DuVal?
- President Franklin Pierce appointed Thomas Howard DuVal to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 1857.
- Was Thomas Howard DuVal appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas Howard DuVal was appointed by President Franklin Pierce, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas Howard DuVal's confirmation vote?
- Thomas Howard DuVal was confirmed by voice vote on March 3, 1857. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas Howard DuVal on?
- Thomas Howard DuVal was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Sources
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23 years on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).