President John Tyler made nine Supreme Court nominations, eight of which failed to receive Senate confirmation. All nine of FDR’s Supreme Court nominations were approved by the U.S. Senate, as were all five of President Lincoln’s and both of President Kennedy’s.

According to Henry B. Hogue, American National Government Analyst with the Congressional Research Service (CRS):

“In 1844 and 1845, President John Tyler forwarded nine nominations involving only five men. Eight of the nine were not confirmed. Of those nominees who were not confirmed, [Reuben] Walworth was nominated three times, [John C.] Spencer and [Edward] King were nominated twice, and [John M.] Read was nominated once. Samuel Nelson was nominated once and confirmed.”