William Cushing
Appointed by President George Washington in 1789 and confirmed by voice vote, William Cushing was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1732–1810
- Appointed by
- George Washington, 1789
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard College 1751
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Story
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | Supreme Court | Washington (–) | 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. | 1751 |
| Read law | 1755 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Cushing?
- President George Washington appointed William Cushing to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1789.
- What was William Cushing's confirmation vote?
- William Cushing was confirmed by voice vote on September 26, 1789. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Cushing on?
- William Cushing was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Unknown artistUnknown artist (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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20 years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).