William Bayard Shields
Appointed by President James Monroe in 1818 and confirmed by voice vote, William Bayard Shields was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1780–1823
- Appointed by
- James Monroe, 1818
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Peter Randolph
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | District of Mississippi | Monroe (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
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Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Bayard Shields?
- President James Monroe appointed William Bayard Shields to the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi in 1818.
- What was William Bayard Shields's confirmation vote?
- William Bayard Shields was confirmed by voice vote on April 20, 1818. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Bayard Shields on?
- William Bayard Shields was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi.
Sources
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4 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Mississippi. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).