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9 to 0 was the vote of the justices with the majority opinion writer of William j. brennan
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Who is the unluckiest person on the earth?
I'd vote for Roy Sullivan, who was hit by lightning seven times.
How do justices vote alike?
Sometimes the reason that justices vote alike is because they all feel the same way. Justices vote based on their interpretation of the law. While they're not supposed to be biased based on their own political agenda, some of them vote that way as well.
What are all justices vote the same way?
unanimous opinion
What is it called when all the justices vote the same way?
Unanimous.
Is it true that US Supreme Court justices are not allowed to vote in elections?
No, that's not true. Supreme Court justices have a right to vote, just like most other adult citizens.
What did New York Times vote beirut as in 2009?
No 1 place to visit
Who are US Supreme Court justices chosen and approved by?
US Supreme Court justices are chosen (nominated) by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
Can Congress appoint Supreme Court Justices?
Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed with the "advice and consent" (majority vote) of the Senate. (please when you read it it's just a yes or no answer)
What is the definition of a majority opinion in the US Supreme Court?
A majority opinion is the agreed decision of more than half the justices who heard the case. Under most circumstances, a simple majority would be five of nine justices (5/9); however, there have been many times when only eight sat on a case (5/8), and it's legally possible for as few as six justices to consider a case (2/3).
If a case is being heard by the US Supreme Court what is the closest decision that can be made if all justices are there?
The Supreme Court requires a simple majority vote for a decision. If all nine justices are present, the closest possible vote would be 5-4.
How many justices are needed to make a decision?
US Supreme Court decisions require a simple majority vote (more than half). For example, if all nine justices hear a case, five must vote in agreement to form a majority.
How is the chief justice different from the eight justices?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has one vote, just like all the other Associate Justices. However, there are some
