Chief Justice Rehnquist dies

scaeagles · 09-06-2005, 08:52 AM

It is my understanding that Robert's nomination has now been changed to take the spot of the Chief Justice.

I have also read that should Roberts be confirmed to that position and another justice is selected to take the place of O'Connor, O'Connor could stick around on the court. However, I think her resignation means she may offer opinions only, and that her vote would hold no weight. This would present the possibility of 4-4 votes on the court until another justice is confirmed.

09-06-2005, 08:52 AM	#5
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	It is my understanding that Robert's nomination has now been changed to take the spot of the Chief Justice. I have also read that should Roberts be confirmed to that position and another justice is selected to take the place of O'Connor, O'Connor could stick around on the court. However, I think her resignation means she may offer opinions only, and that her vote would hold no weight. This would present the possibility of 4-4 votes on the court until another justice is confirmed.
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