William Rossell
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1826 and confirmed by voice vote, William Rossell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1760–1840
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1826
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- William Sanford Pennington
- Succeeded by
- Mahlon Dickerson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | District of New Jersey succeeded William Sanford Pennington | J.Q. Adams (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.
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Rossell?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed William Rossell to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1826.
- What was William Rossell's confirmation vote?
- William Rossell was confirmed by voice vote on December 19, 1826. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Rossell on?
- William Rossell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Sources
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13 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).