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← The Court on November 7, 2026 Associate Justice, Seat 11
Pierce Butler Born March 17, 1866, Dakota County, MN
Served January 2, 1923 – November 16, 1939 (16 years, 10 months) Appointed by (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 11 Predecessor William Rufus Day Successor Frank Murphy Appointment record December 5, 1922 Nominated December 21, 1922 Confirmed (61–8) December 21, 1922 Commissioned January 2, 1923 Judicial oath November 16, 1939 Died in office