William Johnson Jr.
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804 and confirmed by voice vote, William Johnson Jr. was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1771–1834
- Appointed by
- Thomas Jefferson, 1804
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton) 1790
- Succeeded
- Alfred Moore
- Succeeded by
- James Moore Wayne
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | Supreme Court succeeded Alfred Moore | Jefferson (N) | 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
| College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) | A.B. | 1790 |
| Read law | 1793 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Johnson Jr.?
- President Thomas Jefferson appointed William Johnson Jr. to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1804.
- What was William Johnson Jr.'s confirmation vote?
- William Johnson Jr. was confirmed by voice vote on March 24, 1804. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Johnson Jr. on?
- William Johnson Jr. was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sources
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30 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).