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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 was confirmed by a vote of 98-0 on September 26, 1986.
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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 Justice Antonin Scalia replace in the US Supreme Court?
President Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Scalia to the US Supreme Court in 1986. Antonin Scalia succeeded William H. Rehnquist when Rehnquist was elevated to the position of Chief Justice after Warren Burger retired.
Who is currently the Senior Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court?
Associate Justice Antonin Scalia became Senior Associate Justice upon Justice Stevens' retirement on June 30, 2010.
Is Antonin Scalia of the US Supreme Court still alive?
Yes, as of October 14, 2009, Justice Scalia is still alive and still a member of the US Supreme Court. He is the second most senior justice, and is expected succeed Justice John Paul Stevens as Senior Justice at the end of the current Term, in June 2010.
Which US Supreme Court justice has nine children?
Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and his wife, Maureen (McCarthy), have nine children - five boys, and four girls. Scalia was nominated to the US Supreme Court by President Reagan in 1986 to replace William Rehnquist, who was being elevated from Associate to Chief Justice. Scalia is an incumbent on the bench, and is considered one of the Court's more conservative justices.
