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What was Hugo Black's vote count in the Senate for confirmation to the Supreme Court?
63 to 16
50 to 29
70 to 9
80 to 0
Answer
Hugo Black was confirmed to the Supreme Court with a vote of 63 to 16 in the Senate. This was a narrow victory, but it was enough to allow Black to take his seat on the court. He served on the court for more than 30 years, and he is considered to be one of the most influential justices in American history.
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