Bush v. Gore was decided by The U.S. Supreme Court in favor of George W. Bush who became the 43rd President of the United States. Close election polling results in Florida began a progression of lawsuits that ended in certification of Florida's votes in favor of George W. Bush. That, in turn, granted enough electoral votes for Bush's presidential victory.Wikipedia: Bush v Gore
Fast Facts:
- Al Gore did not agree with the decision
- Decided December 12, 2000
- Supreme Court docket 00-949U.S. Supreme Court: Docket 00-949
- Progressed up from the Florida Supreme Court
- Decided 5-4 in favor of Secretary of State Katherine Harris' certification
- Verdict handed down under Rehnquist Court
- Seen by Bill Clinton as "one of the worst decisions the Supreme Court ever made, along with...Dred Scott"CNN: Crowds line up for Clinton book (June 23, 2004)
Key Dates
- November 7, 2000: 43rd Presidential Election between Gore and BushWikipedia: Bush v Gore
- November 8, 2000: Florida has Bush win margin of 1784 votesWikipedia: Bush v Gore
- November 26, 2000: Bush certified winner by Florida Secretary of State Katherine HarrisWikipedia: Bush v Gore
- December 8, 2000: recount ordered by Supreme Court 4-3Wikipedia: Bush v Gore
- December 9, 2000: recount stopped by Supreme Court 5-4Wikipedia: Bush v Gore
- December 11, 2000: oral arguments presentedWikipedia: Bush v Gore
- December 12, 2000: verdict decided in favor of Harris' certificationWikipedia: Bush v Gore
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