Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
They hold the hearings to determine the nominees of the Supreme Court. There have been six nominees that the senate has rejected over the past sixty years through this process.
The US Senate confirms SCOTUS nominees.
Richard Nixon
Excessively partisan, polarized, hostile, divisive and obstructionist.
Congress has to approve the US Supreme Court nominees.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plays a crucial role in the nomination process for Supreme Court justices. It holds confirmation hearings for nominees, where they are questioned about their qualifications and views. The committee's recommendation, through a vote, can influence whether a nominee is confirmed. Additionally, the committee can affect the court through its oversight responsibilities, such as holding hearings on judicial actions or policy matters related to the court.
The American Bar Association issues an opinion about the professional competence and qualifications of US Supreme Court nominees and potential nominees.
No- the justices act independently once they take office. They are appointed for life and so are immune from political pressure. Although presidents try to select nominees that agree with their own constitutional philosophies, there are no guarantees.
Supreme Court nominees often evade questions related to ideology; how they would rule in hypothetical cases; state their opinion about controversial settled law; or indulge in conjecture that might unfairly effect their chance of confirmation.
The American Bar Association (ABA)
He was nominated to the supreme court but was rejected