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Senate confirms Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court

The U.S. Senate confirmed President George H. W. Bush’s nominee Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court by a 52–48 vote, installing him as an Associate Justice.

Senate confirms Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court

The narrowly won, contentious confirmation reshaped the Court’s composition and represented a landmark moment in debates over judicial nominations and the handling of allegations during confirmation proceedings.

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