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President Richard Nixon nominated Harry Blackmun to replace Justice Abe Fortas, who had resigned from the Court due to a conflict of interest. Blackmun's nomination followed on the heels of two prior candidates who were rejected by the Senate. Justice Blackmun was confirmed by a vote of 94-0 on June 9, 1970. He retired August 3, 1994.
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How long has Stephen Breyer been a US Supreme Court justice?
President Bill Clinton nominated Stephen Breyer to replace Justice Harry Blackmun, who retired in 1994. Breyer joined the US Supreme Court in August 1994; as of January 2010, he has served more than fifteen years on the bench.
What political party nominated justice Stephen Breyer?
Bill Clinton, a Democratic President, nominated Justice Breyer in 1994. US Supreme Court justices are nominated by Presidents, not by political parties (although the President belongs to a political party).
What is Justice Breyer's part on the US Supreme Court?
Justice Stephen Breyer is currently an Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court. President Bill Clinton appointed Breyer in 1994, to succeed Justice Harry Blackmun, who retired. Breyer is considered one of the progressive members of the Court.
What is the last name of the woman in the Supreme Court named Sonia?
Sonia Sotomeyer is the most recent supreme court justice nominated by the president and confirmed by congress.
Who succeeded Justice Lewis Powell on the US Supreme Court?
Justice Lewis F. Powell was succeed by incumbent Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, whom President Reagan nominated to the Court in 1988. Powell was preceded by Justice Hugo Black.
