Appointing president / Republican
Judges appointed by Richard M. Nixon
President Richard M. Nixon made 5 appointments to the federal bench in this dataset, including 4 to the Supreme Court.
Appointments
| Judge | Court | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Franklin Powell Jr. | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1971 |
| William Hubbs Rehnquist | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1971 |
| Harry Andrew Blackmun | Supreme Court | Associate Justice | 1970 |
| John Paul Stevens | Seventh Circuit | Judge | 1970 |
| Warren Earl Burger | Supreme Court | Chief Justice | 1969 |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory (Supreme Court justices and their full federal careers). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Verify against the primary source before relying.