Federal service record

John McKinley

Latest appointment on record: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States. Born 1780 · Died 1852 (per the source below).

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Service

Appointments and dates

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States September 25, 1837 – July 19, 1852

Appointed by: Martin Van Buren
Recess appointment: April 22, 1837
Nominated: September 18, 1837
Confirmed by the Senate: September 25, 1837
Commissioned: September 25, 1837
Senate vote: Voice vote
Service ended: Death

Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges →

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