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How many US Senators voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor's appointment to the Supreme Court?
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∙ 14y ago
too many,she only got in to protect obama!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoJustice Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed by a US Senate vote of 68-31 on August 6, 2009.
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∙ 11y agoOnly one--the United States Senate. The State Senates are not constitutionally involved in confirming the appointment of a nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Are US Supreme Court justices appointed?
Yes, US Supreme Court justices are appointed, rather than elected. The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate votes whether to confirm or reject the appointment. If a simple majority of Senators (51%) support the President's choice, then the person is appointed to the Supreme Court. The Constitution provides the justice shall serve "during good behavior," which means the appointment is for life, unless the justice commits an impeachable offense.
What can the legislative branch do if a president wants to appoint and attorney to a supreme court justice?
the us senate must confirm the president's appointment
Why would the senate need to confirm an appointment?
to investigate the background and qualifications of an appointment
What fraction of Congress must approve presidential appointments?
Only a simple majority vote of those present in the Senate is required to confirm presidential appointments. If all one hundred Senators are present, the fraction would be 51/100. It's easier to think of approval rates in terms of percentages. In this case, the answer would be 51%.
Which branch of government can confirm the appointment of presidential appointments?
It is the Legislative Branch that has the power to confirm the appointment of presidential appointments. They also have the power to declare war.
How can the president check the power of the Supreme Court and the congress?
Congress has the ability to overrule the President's veto power with a 2/3 majority vote. Furthermore, Congress has the power to impeach the President, and must confirm the President's choices (i.e. appointment of the Supreme Court, etc.). Congress checks the Supreme Court in a few ways as well. First of all, it has to confirm the President's appointments of Supreme Court judges. It also has the power, once again, of impeachment, and has the ability to amend the Constitution.
Is call a noun?
Yes, the word 'call' is a noun (call, calls) and a verb (call, calls, calling, called).Examples:You had a call to confirm your dentist appointment. (noun)I will call them back to confirm the appointment. (verb)
Are qualifications of a Supreme Court justice stated in the Constitution?
No. There are no qualifications given in the Constitution for serving on the bench . However, the President must nominate a justice first. The US Senate must vote to confirm that appointment before it can take effect.
Which branch appointed Justice Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court?
Appointment of US Supreme Court justices is a collaborative effort between the President (Executive branch) and the Senate (Legislative branch). The President nominates a candidate to fill a vacancy on the bench, and the Senate votes whether to confirm or reject the nomination.Historically, the President is usually credited with the appointment, so Justice Sotomayor was appointed by President Barrack Obama, head of the Executive branch of government.
As opposed to the house what can the senate do?
1.) Confirm Nomination of Supreme Court Justices2.) Confirm Nomination of Presidential Cabinet members
How do you confirm an appointment by email?
Write: to the relevant person/institution/entity "I would like to attend the appointment, please" Click-> Send Email button Done...
Do people vote on the members of the the supreme court?
No, the Supreme Court is not elected by the people. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President, and then the Senate votes to confirm them.
