Thomas Sutler Williams (February 14, 1872 – April 5, 1940) was a United States representative from Illinois and a judge of the Court of Claims.

[2] His service terminated on April 5, 1940, due to his death in Washington, D.C.[2] He was interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

[1] While a judge, Williams' salary was reduced by the Legislative Appropriation Act of June 30, 1932, which was part of Congress's efforts to economize the costs of government during the Great Depression.

Williams sued the federal government, claiming that his salary could not be reduced because Section 1 of Article III of the United States Constitution forbids it.

[3] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress