The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Argument: Monday, May 2, 1960
Decision: Monday, June 27, 1960
Issues: First Amendment, Conscientious Objectors

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Facts of the Case

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Selective Service, Military Selective Service, or Universal Military Service and Training Acts
Wrote a dissent
Warren
Voted with the minority, joined Warren's dissent
Black
Voted with the majority
Frankfurter
Voted with the minority, joined Warren's dissent
Douglas
Wrote the majority opinion
Clark
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Warren's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Whittaker
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Full Opinion by Justice Tom C. Clark

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The Oyez Project, Gonzales v. United States, 364 U.S. 59 (1960),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1950-1959/1959/1959_416/>
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