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OfficeChief Justice
TypeConfirmation
Filing Deadline September 06, 2005 - 12:00pm
Polls Open September 29, 2005 - 10:30am
Polls Close September 29, 2005 - 10:45am
Term Start September 29, 2005 - 12:00pm
Term End January 01, 2150 - 12:00pm
ContributorScottĀ³
Last ModifiedWSNJ March 20, 2020 11:46am
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DescriptionPresident Bush nominated John G. Roberts, Jr. for the position of Chief Justice of the United States succeeding William H. Rehnquist on September 5, 2005.

His hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee convened on Monday, September 12, 2005.

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved John Roberts' nomination as chief justice by a 13-5 vote on Thursday, September 22, 2005.

John Roberts was confirmed as chief justice by the full Senate on Thursday, September 29, 2005 by a vote of 78-22.
KEY RACE? 10.0000000000 Average
LEANING PREDICTIONS    Detail
John G. Roberts Jr.
Safe 25
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CANDIDATES
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Name Circuit Judge John G. Roberts Jr. County Executive Reject
PartyNonpartisan
Votes78 (78.00%) 22 (22.00%)
Margin0 (0.00%) -56 (-56.00%)
Predict Avg.76.00% 24.00%
Finances$0.00 $0.00
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ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsements
D NCdem
R Kyle
D Campari_007
AENM Angry Russian
S Tax Suchart
LBT NJLBT
BEER WSNJ
LBT Smart

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Sep 29, 2005 11:00am News Senate Confirms Roberts As Chief Justice  Article Thomas Walker 
Sep 28, 2005 12:00pm Endorsement Harkin to vote no on Roberts for chief justice  Article COSDem 
Sep 28, 2005 12:00pm Endorsement Cantwell says she will oppose Roberts  Article COSDem 
Sep 26, 2005 08:00pm General How some senators plan to vote on Roberts  Article COSDem 
Sep 23, 2005 12:40pm Endorsement Bayh says he won't support Roberts nomination  Article RP 
Sep 23, 2005 12:00pm Endorsement Durbin, Obama oppose Roberts  Article COSDem 

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