● Deceased
Sandra Day O'Connor
1930–2023 · Supreme Court seat #102 · 1981–2006 · AZ
Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign pledge Reagan had made, and went on to become the Court's pivotal swing vote on issues from abortion to affirmative action for much of her 24-year tenure.
Appointed By
Ronald Reagan
Predecessor
Potter Stewart
Confirmed
September 21, 1981
Confirmation Vote
99–0
Tenure Began
September 25, 1981
Tenure Ended
January 31, 2006
Reason
Retired