William Hercules Hays
Appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1879 and confirmed by voice vote, William Hercules Hays was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1820–1880
- Appointed by
- Rutherford B. Hayes, 1879
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Bland Ballard
- Succeeded by
- John Watson Barr
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | District of Kentucky succeeded Bland Ballard | 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
| Read law | 1845 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Hercules Hays?
- President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed William Hercules Hays to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky in 1879.
- Was William Hercules Hays appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- William Hercules Hays was appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was William Hercules Hays's confirmation vote?
- William Hercules Hays was confirmed by voice vote on December 10, 1879. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Hercules Hays on?
- William Hercules Hays was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky.
Sources
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Appointed in 1879. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).