How Long Do High Court Vacancies Usually Last?
By Sean McMinn
Posted February 14, 2016 at 5:24pmWith a battle brewing between Senate Republicans and the White House, we looked back at past Supreme Court vacancy lengths.
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Clarification: There have been 60 vacancies since 1900, which includes instances where associate justices have assumed the role of chief justice.
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