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The justices of the US Supreme Court vote on each case that is brought before them. The decision of the court is whatever a majority of the justices agree on. Each justice has an equal say in the decision.

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While most of the time their personal relationships should not affect the Supreme Court or the decisions by the justices, it is better if the Supreme Court Justices get along but they can also agree to disagree.

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