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