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Who did President Reagan pick to fill Chief Justice Warren E. Burger vacancy in 1986?
William H. Rehnquist
Sandra day O'Connor received a strong endorsement from this justice and former classmate?
Associate Justice William H. Rehnquist, who later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Who resulted due to the death of William rehnquist?
William Rehnquist, the former Chief Justice of the United States, passed away in September 2005. His death led to the appointment of John Roberts as the new Chief Justice by President George W. Bush. Roberts was confirmed by the Senate shortly after Rehnquist's death, taking over the leadership of the Supreme Court.
When was William H. Rehnquist Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
William H. Rehnquist succeeded Warren Burger as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court when Burger retired in 1986. Chief Justice Rehnquist presided over the Court until his death in 2005.
What changes to the supreme court did president Ronald Reagan make in an attempt to steer the government in a conservative direction?
president reagan elevated william rehnquist to chief justice
What Chief Justice sat as Judge in Clinton's trial?
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist
Who appointed US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia?
President Ronald Reagan nominated Antonin Scalia to the US Supreme Court in 1986 to replace William Rehnquist as Associate Justice, upon Rehnquist's elevation to Chief Justice. Justice Scalia's commission was approved by a unanimous Senate vote of 98-0.
Who did President Bush appoint to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 2005?
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).
How did president Reagan change the makeup of the supreme court?
president reagan elevated william rehnquist to chief justice
Who did Chief Justice Anthony m. Kennedy replace?
President George W. Bush nominated Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., to replace the late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died in office. Roberts assumed the bench in 2005, and is the incumbent Chief Justice. Ironically, he was a law clerk for Rehnquist in the 1970's. President Bush nominated Justice Samuel Alito in 2006 to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who retired in January of that year. Alito is also an incumbent.
What president appointed John Roberts as the chief justice of the supreme court?
President George W. Bush appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. in 2005 after former Chief Justice William Rehnquist died of cancer.
What changes to the supreme court did Ronald Reagan make in a attempt to steer the government in a conservative direction?
president reagan elevated william rehnquist to chief justice
