WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44235) on Jan. 28, 2022, entitled "Supreme Court Appointment Process: President's Selection of a Nominee" by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion: * * * SUMMARY The appointment of a Supreme Court Justice is an event of major significance in American politics. Each appointment is of consequence because of the enormous judicial power the Supreme Court exercises as the highest appellate  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44235) on Jan. 28, 2022, entitled "Supreme Court Appointment Process: President's Selection of a Nominee" by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion: * * * Background Investigations An important part of the selection process involves investigating the background of prospective nominees. In recent years the investigative effort generally has followed two primary tracks--one concerned wit  more