Thomas John Morris
Appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1879 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas John Morris was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1837–1912
- Appointed by
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 1879
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard College 1856
- Succeeded
- William Fell Giles
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | District of Maryland succeeded William Fell Giles | Hayes (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
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1856 |
| Read law | 1861 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas John Morris?
- President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed Thomas John Morris to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 1879.
- Was Thomas John Morris appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas John Morris was appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas John Morris's confirmation vote?
- Thomas John Morris was confirmed by voice vote on July 1, 1879. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas John Morris on?
- Thomas John Morris was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Sources
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32 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).