Van Vechten Veeder
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1911 and confirmed by voice vote, Van Vechten Veeder was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1867–1942
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1911
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Edwin Louis Garvin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Eastern District of New York | Taft (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
| Columbia College | ||
| University of Virginia | ||
| Read law | 1890 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Van Vechten Veeder?
- President William H. Taft appointed Van Vechten Veeder to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in 1911.
- Was Van Vechten Veeder appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Van Vechten Veeder was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Van Vechten Veeder's confirmation vote?
- Van Vechten Veeder was confirmed by voice vote on January 26, 1911. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Van Vechten Veeder on?
- Van Vechten Veeder was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Sources
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).