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When Stanton's Supreme Court nomination was confirmed, did he ever serve?

  • No, he never served

  • Yes, for a decade

  • Yes, for a year

  • Yes, for a month

Answer

Stanton's Supreme Court appointment, though confirmed by the Senate, never materialized into actual service. His untimely death due to complications from a stroke prevented him from assuming the esteemed role on the nation's highest court.
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