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What position did Hugo Black hold during his decade in the Senate before being nominated to the Supreme Court?
Secretary of Senate Democratic Conference
Speaker of the House
Minority Whip
President pro tempore
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Hugo Black served as the Secretary of Senate Democratic Conference during his decade in the Senate before being nominated to the Supreme Court. This position gave him a great deal of influence within the Democratic Party and helped him to build a strong network of allies.
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