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Samuel A. Alito Jr. appointed to the bench

Jan 9, 2006

Hearings lasted for days, Jan. 9 - 13, 2006. Senate vote: 58-42. Replaced Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (25 years, 1981-2006). Appointed by President George W. Bush.

John G. Roberts Jr. Nomination 2

Sep 6, 2005

Hearings lasted three days, from Sept. 12-15, 2006. Senate vote: 78-22. Replaced Rehnquist as Chief Justice. Appointed by President George W. Bush.

John G. Roberts Jr. Nomination 1

Jul 29, 2005

Roberts' name was submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Robert's name was withdrawn in September and the resubmitted for the position of Chief...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg appointed to the Supreme Court

Aug 10, 1998

Hearings took four days: July 20-23, 1993. Senate vote: 96-3. Replaced Justice Byron Raymond White (31 years) Appointed by President Bill Clinton.

Clarence Thomas joins the Court

Oct 23, 1991

Thomas was appointed after hearings that spanned two months and 11 days. Replaced Justice Thurgood Marshall (24 years, 1967-1991) Senate vote: 52-48. Appointed by President George H. W. Bush

David H. Souter appointed to the Supreme Court

Oct 9, 1990

Hearings spanned five days: Sept. 13-14; Sept. 17-19, 1990. Replaced Justice William J. Brennan Jr. (34 years) Senate vote: 90-9. Appointed by President George H. W. Bush.

Anthony M. Kennedy joins the Supreme Court

Feb 18, 1988

Hearings lasted three days, from Dec. 14-16, 1987. Senate vote: 97-0. Replaced Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. (15 years, 1972-1987) Appointed by President Ronald Reagan.

Antonin Scalia joins the Supreme Court

Dec 26, 1986

Hearings lasted two days: August 5-6, 1986. Senate vote: 98-0. Replaced William H. Rehnquist (19 years, 1986-2005). Appointed by President Ronald Reagan.

John Paul Stevens joins the bench

Dec 19, 1975

Hearings lasted three days, Dec. 8-10, 1975. Senate vote: 98-0. Replaced Justice William O. Douglas (35 years on the bench, 1939-1975. Appointed by FDR) Appointed by President Gerald Ford.