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Religious Affiliation of the U.S. Supreme Court

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John Roberts was confirmed by Congress on 29 September 2005 as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, replacing Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.
The chart below reflects what the composition of the Supreme Court will be if Sandra Day O'Connor (who has announced her retirement effective immediately once her replacement is confirmed) is replaced by Samuel Alito, who was nominated on 31 October 2005 to take her place:

John Roberts (Chief Justice)
Catholic
Stephen G. Breyer
Jewish
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Jewish
Anthony M. Kennedy
Catholic
Antonin Scalia
Catholic
David H. Souter
Episcopalian
John Paul Stevens
Protestant
Clarence Thomas
Catholic
Samuel Alito
Catholic