[20051018]RS22300_奥康纳法官的退休：最高法院的法定人数要求、重新审理和计票.pdf

1 Sandra Day OConnor, letter to President George W. Bush, July 1, 2005, available athttp:/www.supremecourtus.gov/publicinfo/press/pr_07-01_05.html. President George W. Bushoriginally nominated John G. Roberts to take Justice OConnors seat on the bench. Subsequentto the death of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist this nomination was withdrawn and Robertswas re-nominated to the Chief Justice position. See CRS Report RL32821, The Chief Justice ofthe United States: Responsibilities of the Office and Process for Appointment, by Denis StevenRutkus.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22300October 18, 2005The Retirement of Justice OConnor: QuorumRequirements, Rehearings and Vote Countsin the Supreme Courtname redactedLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryJustice Sandra Day OConnors announcement that she will retire from theSupreme Court of the United States effective upon the confirmation of her successor hasraised questions regarding the conditions under which her vote may or may not becounted in certain cases. This report provides an overview of quorum requirements,rehearing procedures and vote co