The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 3, 1986
Reargument: Wednesday, October 15, 1986
Decision: Friday, June 26, 1987
Issues: Attorneys' Fees

Advocates

Donald B. Ayer (on behalf of the United States, as amicus curiae, in support of Petitioners)
James D. Crawford (on behalf of Respondents)
Jay C. Waldman (on behalf of Petitioners)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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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 Pennsylvania, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Clean Air
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the judgment of the Court
White
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Stevens
Wrote a special concurrence
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Judgment of the Court by Justice Byron R. White

Cite this page

The Oyez Project, Pennsylvania v. Del. Valley Citizens' Council, 483 U.S. 711 (1987),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1985/1985_85_5_2/>
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