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Here are some notable Supreme Court nominees:
- Amy Coney Barrett (2020) - Judge, 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President Donald Trump to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- Brett Kavanaugh (2018) - Judge, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President Donald Trump to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.
- Neil Gorsuch (2017) - Judge, 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President Donald Trump to replace Justice Antonin Scalia.
- Elena Kagan (2010) - Solicitor General of the United States; nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Justice John Paul Stevens.
- Sonia Sotomayor (2009) - Judge, 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Justice David Souter.
- Samuel Alito (2006) - Judge, 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President George W. Bush to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
- John Roberts (2005) - Chief Justice of the United States; nominated by President George W. Bush to replace Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
- Harriet Miers (2005) - White House Counsel; nominated by President George W. Bush to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, but withdrew her nomination after facing opposition.
- Merrick Garland (2016) - Judge, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, but his nomination was not considered by the Senate.
- Robert Bork (1987) - Judge, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals; nominated by President Ronald Reagan to replace Justice Lewis Powell, but his nomination was rejected by the Senate.
These are just a few examples of notable Supreme Court nominees. There have been many other nominees throughout history who have played important roles in shaping the Court's decisions and composition.