Trivia Question of the Day

The History Of Unsuccessful SCOTUS Nominees

Not every nomination leads to a Supreme Court justice.

Supreme Court artsyOn April 8, 1970, what Fifth Circuit judge’s nomination to the Supreme Court was rejected by the Senate?

Hint: Dogged by claims this person was a mediocre candidate, the Senate also heard testimony that the candidate was an opponent of women’s rights and had made pro-racial segregation comments during an earlier unsuccessful political campaign.

See the answer on the next page.

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