Thomas Sutler Williams
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1929 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Sutler Williams was a Judge on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1872–1940
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1929
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Nicholas John Sinnott
- Succeeded by
- John Marvin Jones
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Court of Claims succeeded Nicholas John Sinnott | Hoover (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
| Austin College, Effingham, Illinois | 1896 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas Sutler Williams?
- President Herbert Hoover appointed Thomas Sutler Williams to the Court of Claims in 1929.
- Was Thomas Sutler Williams appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas Sutler Williams was appointed by President Herbert Hoover, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas Sutler Williams's confirmation vote?
- Thomas Sutler Williams was confirmed by voice vote on November 1, 1929. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas Sutler Williams on?
- Thomas Sutler Williams was a Judge on the Court of Claims.
Sources
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10 years on the Court of Claims. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).