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OfficeSupreme Court
TypeConfirmation
Filing Deadline January 14, 1957 - 12:00pm
Polls Open March 19, 1957 - 06:00am
Polls Close March 19, 1957 - 08:00pm
Term Start March 19, 1957 - 12:00pm
Term End July 20, 1990 - 12:00pm
ContributorThomas Walker
Last ModifiedThomas Walker November 01, 2005 05:11pm
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DescriptionNamed to the Court as a recess appointment, later confirmed to the Court.
Brennan confirmed by a voice vote, with Senator Joseph McCarthy being the only Senator to oppose his nomination.
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Name Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. Supreme Court Reject
PartyNonpartisan
Votes1 (100.00%) 0 (0.00%)
Margin0 (0.00%) -1 (-100.00%)
Predict Avg.0.00% 0.00%
Finances$0.00 $0.00
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D Ashley
Laf-W Craverguy
LBR Old LW
Veg Thomas Walker
R Joseph R. McCarthy [L]

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