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Who succeeded Chief Justice William Rehnquist after his death when Stevens acted as Chief Justice?
John Roberts
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When William Rehnquist died, John Roberts, who had been serving as Rehnquist's deputy, became the Chief Justice of the United States. Stevens acted as the Chief Justice during the period between Rehnquist's death and Roberts' swearing-in.
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