Thomas Bell Monroe
Appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1834 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Bell Monroe was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1791–1865
- Appointed by
- Andrew Jackson, 1834
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- John Boyle
- Succeeded by
- Bland Ballard
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | District of Kentucky succeeded John Boyle | Jackson (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
| Transylvania University | ||
| Read law | 1821 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas Bell Monroe?
- President Andrew Jackson appointed Thomas Bell Monroe to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky in 1834.
- Was Thomas Bell Monroe appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas Bell Monroe was appointed by President Andrew Jackson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas Bell Monroe's confirmation vote?
- Thomas Bell Monroe was confirmed by voice vote on March 6, 1834. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas Bell Monroe on?
- Thomas Bell Monroe was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky.
Sources
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27 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).