The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed a historic judicial appointment in 1981, marking the first time a woman was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice. The vote reflected broad bipartisan support for the landmark nomination, which reshaped the nation’s highest court. This milestone in legal history set a precedent for future appointments and underscored shifting perspectives on gender in leadership roles. The confirmation solidified a place for the justice in constitutional law for decades to come.
9/21/1981: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is confirmed by the Senate, 99-0. The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 21, 1981 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
