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 | | Some chief justices, like William H. Justices who are elevated to the position of Chief Justice from that of Associate Justice must again be confirmed by the Senate (a rejection by the Senate, however, does not end their tenure as an associate justice; it merely precludes them from serving as Chief Justice). |
 | | The title changed at the suggestion of 6th Chief Justice, who wished to emphasize the Court's role as a coequal branch of government. |
 | | Constitution stipulates that the Chief Justice shall preside over impeachment trials of the President of the United States in the U.S. Senate. |
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