The nomination of the relatively obscure Waite was poorly received by some prominent politicians, but the Senate unanimously confirmed Waite and he took office in March 1874.
لقى ترشيح ويت الذي كان مجهولا اعتراض بعض السياسيين البارزين، لكن مجلس الشيوخ أكد تعيينه بالإجماع، وتولى ويت منصبه في مارس 1874.