Who did President Bush appoint to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 2005?

Answer 1

President Clinton didn't appoint a Chief Justice; William H. Rehnquist was already on the bench when Clinton took office, and remained there until his death in 2005. President George W. Bush appointed Chief Justice John G. Glover, Jr. to succeed Rehnquist.

Clinton appointed Associate Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1993) and Stephen Breyer (1994).

Answer 2

President George W. Bush appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. to preside over the US Supreme Court in 2005, following the death of former Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.

Answer 3

President George W. Bush nominated John G. Roberts, Jr., to succeed Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died in office on September 3, 2005. Chief Justice Roberts was confirmed by a Senate vote of 78-22 on September 29, 2005, and is the incumbent in office.

Answer 4

President George W. Bush appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. to preside over the US Supreme Court in 2005 after late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist died of cancer.