● Deceased
David Souter
1939–2025 · Supreme Court seat #105 · 1990–2009 · NH
David Souter was expected to be a reliable conservative vote but instead became a moderate-to-liberal member of the Court, a shift so notable it helped popularize the phrase "no more Souters" among conservative activists vetting future nominees.
Appointed By
George H. W. Bush
Predecessor
William J. Brennan Jr.
Confirmed
October 2, 1990
Confirmation Vote
90–9
Tenure Began
October 9, 1990
Tenure Ended
June 29, 2009
Reason
Retired