How many Supreme Court Justices currently on the bench were nominated by Republicans?

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How many Supreme Court Justices currently on the bench were nominated by Republicans?

2006-11-13 16:57:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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Seven of them.

John Paul Stevens appointed by Gerald Ford.
Antonin Scalia and Anthony Kennedy appointed by Ronald Reagan.
David Souter and Clarence Thomas appointed by George H.W. Bush.
John Roberts and Sam Alito appointed by George W. Bush.

2006-11-13 17:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋

All but Breyer and Ginsburg (Clinton Appointees). None were nominated by Carter during his four years.

So the answer is 7 out of 9.

2006-11-14 01:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by FSJD 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋