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When did Elena Kagan begin her tenure as associate justice of the Supreme Court?

  • May 10, 2010

  • July 4, 2010

  • August 7, 2010

  • December 25, 2010

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Elena Kagan began her tenure as associate justice of the Supreme Court on August 7, 2010. She was nominated by President Barack Obama to fill the seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Kagan was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 63-37, making her the 112th justice to serve on the Supreme Court.
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