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Harriet Miers
On October 3, 2005, President George W. Bush nominated Harriet Miers, his private attorney and White House counsel, to the seat being vacated by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who was retiring.
Miers had no judicial experience, and was rated "unqualified" by the American Bar Association, which passes unofficial judgment on all Supreme Court nominees. The Republican party was outraged at the nomination and indicated they would not vote favorably for her appointment. Miers quietly requested her nomination be withdrawn before her Senate Judiciary hearing.
Ironically, one of Mier's most scathing critics was Robert Bork, the most recent nominee rejected by a vote of the Senate.
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When nominating a person to the US Supreme Court what is the primary consideration?
Maybe whether the nominee can garner enough votes from the Senate to be appointed to the Court.
The president can appoint a nominee to the Supreme Court with the approval of the?
Senate. The Senate must give a majority vote to approve a Supreme Court nominee.
Who approves Supreme Court nominee?
us senate
Who approves the nominee to the US Supreme Court?
us senate
Who approved a nominee to the U.S. Supreme court?
us senate
How does the supreme court depend on executive branch?
The president (executive branch) nominates judges to the Supreme Court. If the Congress approves the nomination, the nominee becomes a member of the Supreme Court. So, the Supreme Court depends on the executive for its members.
How are justices appointed to the Supreme Court and what is the process involved in their selection?
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The process involves the President nominating a candidate, the Senate Judiciary Committee holding hearings to evaluate the nominee, and the full Senate voting on whether to confirm the nominee. If confirmed, the nominee becomes a Supreme Court Justice.
Who do you have to be nominated by to become a member of the supreme court?
To become a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, a nominee must be appointed by the President of the United States. After the President selects a nominee, the appointment requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate. This process ensures that both the executive and legislative branches have a role in the selection of Supreme Court justices.
How are supreme court justices named?
Supreme Court justices in the United States are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The President typically selects a nominee based on their legal qualifications, ideology, and potential impact on the court. After nomination, the Senate Judiciary Committee holds confirmation hearings to evaluate the nominee's qualifications and vote on whether to recommend them to the full Senate. If confirmed by a majority vote in the Senate, the nominee becomes a Supreme Court justice.
Which Supreme Court nominee was the center of controversy during his nomination hearings on the grounds of sexual harassment?
Also in 1991, the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas became the center of a controversial firestorm related to a sexual harassment charge.
What is related to the members of the us senate voting on a nominee to the is supreme court?
Checks and balances
What is US Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan's religion?
Elena Kagan is Jewish.
