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Parents > United States > U.S. Supreme Court
OfficeChief Justice
HonorificChief Justice - Abbr: Chief Justice
Type Confirmation
Filing Deadline September 06, 2005 - 12:00pm Central
Polls Open September 29, 2005 - 10:30am Central
Polls Close September 29, 2005 - 10:45am Central
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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Description President 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.
LAST GENERAL ELECTION
  PartyNonpartisan Won09/17/1986
NameWilliam H. Rehnquist Votes65 (66.33%)
Term09/26/1986 - 09/03/2005 Margin32 (+32.65%)
PRIMARY/OTHER SCHEDULE
LEANING PREDICTIONS    Detail
Leaning Graph
07/19/2005 09/29/2005
CandidateSlightLeanStrongSafe
John G. Roberts Jr. ------25
Leaning Call: John G. Roberts Jr. (100.00%)
Weighted Call: John G. Roberts Jr. (100.00%)
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CANDIDATES
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Name Circuit Judge John G. Roberts Jr. Reject  
PartyNonpartisan  
Campaign Logo  
Uncertified Votes 78 (78.00%) 22 (22.00%)  
Margin0 (0.00%) -56 (-56.00%)  
Predict Avg.76.00% 24.00%  
Cash On Hand $-- $--  
Website  
Entry Date 09/05/2005 09/05/2005  
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MATCHUP POLLS (1 from 1 pollsters)
Adj Poll Avg0.00%-- 0.00%--  
Zogby International 
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0.00% -- 0.00% --
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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 
Sep 22, 2005 12:00pm News Roberts nomination advances Senate Judiciary Committee votes 13-5 in favor  Article Thomas Walker 
Sep 20, 2005 03:00pm Endorsement Sen. Reid Says He'll Vote Against Roberts  Article COSDem 
Sep 19, 2005 05:00pm News Specter backs U.S. Chief justice nominee Roberts  Article Thomas Walker 
Sep 19, 2005 01:50pm Endorsement Confirm John Roberts  Article COSDem 
Sep 19, 2005 11:00am Endorsement Too Much of a Mystery: No on Roberts  Article COSDem 
Sep 16, 2005 01:45pm Endorsement Bloomberg opposes Roberts' nomination  Article RP 
Sep 14, 2005 08:00am Commentary Sen. Feinstein Plays the Nazi Card  Article Rob Brodner 
Sep 13, 2005 01:50pm Blog Entry The 'Ginsburg standard' myth  Article ArmyDem 
Sep 08, 2005 12:00pm Advertisement Group's TV ad uses storm's aftermath to target Roberts  Article SC Moose 
Sep 06, 2005 09:00pm Speculative 25 Dems could vote for Roberts  Article Ex-New Jerseyan 
Sep 05, 2005 09:00am News BUSH NOMINATES ROBERTS AS CHIEF JUSTICE  Article J.R. 
Aug 22, 2005 06:00am News Democrats Split on Tactics for [Roberts] Confirmation Hearings  Article J.R. 
Aug 17, 2005 04:00am News Leahy says Roberts holds 'radical' views  Article J.R. 
Aug 10, 2005 03:00pm Endorsement Manufacturers' group backs Roberts on Supreme Court  Article COSDem 
Aug 09, 2005 06:45pm News Conservative Group to Oppose John Roberts  Article User 13 
Aug 07, 2005 01:00pm General John Roberts gave free help to Death Row inmate  Article COSDem 
Aug 04, 2005 10:00pm News [Supreme] Court Nominee Advised Group on Gay Rights  Article ScottĀ³ 
Aug 03, 2005 11:00am News Former President Clinton Says Judge Roberts `Very Impressive'  Article Ben 
Jul 29, 2005 11:00am News Edwards Citicizes Supreme Court Nominee  Article Ben 
Jul 22, 2005 03:00pm News Key Democrat [Durbin] upbeat over high-court choice  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jul 21, 2005 05:00pm Editorial O'Connor on Roberts: 'Fabulous'  Article Classical Liberal 
Jul 21, 2005 11:00am News 'Gang of 14' members cast doubt on court stalemate  Article Ben 
Jul 19, 2005 08:00pm News Bush nominates Roberts for Supreme Court  Article COSDem 
Jul 19, 2005 06:00pm General AP: Appellate court judge Roberts is Bush pick for Supreme Court  Article COSDem 
Jul 19, 2005 04:20pm General BREAKING NEWS: SOURCE TELLS ABC NEWS JUDGE EDITH CLEMENT IS NOT PRESIDENT BUSH'S CHOICE FOR SUPREME COURT  Article COSDem 
Jul 19, 2005 01:00pm News Dem talking points on Supreme Court pick revealed  Article Ben 
Jul 19, 2005 10:00am News Conservatives are told it will not be Gonzales  Article Ben 
Jul 19, 2005 09:00am News Sources: Court choice could come Tuesday  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jul 19, 2005 09:00am News Speculation Centers on Clement for Court  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jul 17, 2005 09:00am News Bush hints at nominee, but is silent on name  Article User 13 
Feb 06, 2005 12:00am Speculative Scalia is positioning for top seat on court  Article RP 

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