List of U.S. Supreme Court justices who also served in the U.S. Congress

Since the Supreme Court of the United States was established in 1789, 114 persons have served on the court. Of these, several also served in the United States Congress, either before or after their tenure as a justice. Six were incumbent members of the United States Senate, Senate at the time of their appointment, while one—James Moore Wayne—was an incumbent member of the United States House of Representatives, House of Representatives. The others had previously served in the Senate or the House or both. Additionally, one justice—David Davis (Supreme Court justice), David Davis—resigned from the Supreme Court to serve in the Senate.

Senators

There have been 14 Supreme Court justices with prior service in the United States Senate, Senate, and one with subsequent Senate service.

Representatives

There have been 17 Supreme Court justices with prior service in the United States House of Representatives, House of Representatives.

Notes

See also

*List of people who have served in all three branches of the United States federal government

References

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Lists of United States Supreme Court justices, Congress
Lists of members of the United States Congress, Supreme Court