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John Rutledge

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court · 1795

John Rutledge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Senate voted 10–14 on the nomination on Dec 15, 1795 ().

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  • Chief justice of the supreme court
    4th Congress ·
    10–14 · Dec 15, 1795

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Capitol Receipts, “John Rutledge: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/v4_johnrutledge/john-rutledge (accessed 2026-10-13).

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