Readers can use these interactive graphics to explore trends in presidential nominations, Senate confirmation votes, and Supreme Court justice tenure all the way back to 1789. This page also includes a compendium of public polling about the Court, demonstrating persistent disapproval of the Court among the public as well as overwhelming support for significant reforms.
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Supreme Court Interactive Data Tools
These graphics show changes and trends since the founding in the justices’ nominations, confirmations, lengths of service, and more.
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How Supreme Court Terms Have Changed over Time
This interactive data visualization shows how justices are serving longer terms than ever before. -
Presidents’ Supreme Court Appointments
This interactive data visualization details how some presidents get to appoint many more justices than others. -
Senate Votes on Supreme Court Nominations
This interactive graphic illustrates the growing partisan nature of Senate confirmation votes.
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Public Polling on the Supreme Court
The data includes sentiment on the Supreme Court itself and reform proposals.
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