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how many senators need to approve a supreme court justice
the Senate votes to confirm the nominee, which requires a simple majority.
why does the senate vote to confirm the nominee, which requires a simple majority
In this way, both the Executive and Legislative Branches of the federal government have a voice in the composition of the Supreme Court.

Question: how long can someone be supreme court justice for
Self-contained rewrite: How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice