The NNACP group was the one that stopped Judge John J. Parker from going to supreme court. The NNACP group protested against it.
Elena Kagan Supreme Court nomination happened in 2010.
Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination happened in 2009.
by nomination and election
President Hoover nominated John Parker, a North Carolina judge, to succeed Justice Edward Sanford, who had died in March 1930. Parker's candidacy was controversial due to his opposition to unions and his racist views. The Senate rejected Parker's nomination on May 7, 1930, by a vote of 41-39.
The president (executive branch) nominates judges to the Supreme Court. If the Congress approves the nomination, the nominee becomes a member of the Supreme Court. So, the Supreme Court depends on the executive for its members.
1.) Confirm Nomination of Supreme Court Justices2.) Confirm Nomination of Presidential Cabinet members
checks and balances
Never. President Hoover nominated John Parker, a North Carolina judge, to succeed Justice Edward Sanford, who had died in March 1930. Parker's candidacy was controversial due to his opposition to unions and his racist views. The Senate rejected Parker's nomination on May 7, 1930, by a vote of 41-39. For more information on Senate rejection of Supreme Court nominees, see Related Questions, below.
the senate confirms the nomination made by the president
legilslative branch
No time period is required.
checks and balances