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William Rehnquist

Chief Justice · Confirmed 1986

William Rehnquist

40 years on bench

Appointed by President Ronald Reagan.

Last verified: June 2026

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Appointed By: Ronald Reagan
Confirmed: 1986
Tenure: 40 years

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William Rehnquist serves as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed in 1986.

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