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Bowen v. Yuckert

Docket: 85-1409
Citation: 482 U.S. 137 (1987)
Petitioner: Bowen
Respondent: Yuckert

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 13, 1987
Decision: Monday, June 8, 1987
Issues: Civil Rights, Statutory Poverty Law

Advocates

Carole F. Grossman (on behalf of the respondent)
Edwin S. Kneedler (on behalf of the petitioner)

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: 6 votes for Bowen, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Social Security, as amended, including Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act, but excluding Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority, joined O'Connor's concurrence
Stevens
Wrote a regular concurrence
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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