U.S. Supreme Court Opinions

The Roberts Court (2005 – Present)

The Rehnquist Court (1986 – 2005)

The Burger Court (1969 – 1986)

The Warren Court (1953 – 1969)

The Vinson Court (1946 – 1953)

The Stone Court (1941 – 1946)

The Hughes Courts (1930 – 1941)

The Taft Court (1921 – 1930)

The White Court (1910 – 1921)

The Fuller Court (1888 – 1910)

The Waite Court (1874 – 1888)

The Chase Court (1864 – 1874)

The Taney Court (1836 – 1864)

The Marshall Court (1801 – 1835)

The Ellsworth Court (1796–1800)

The Rutledge Court (1795)

John Rutledge was appointed as Chief Justice by President George Washington when the Senate was in recess. Rutledge previously served as an Associate Justice in 1790-1791. He exited the Chief Justice position after just 138 days when the Senate refused to confirm him. The Rutledge Court issued only two decisions.

The Jay Court (1789-1795)

Nominated by President George Washington, John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court first met in February 1790 and issued its first decision in August 1791. During this era, the Court consisted of only six Justices.

Pennsylvania Cases (1759 – 1789)