[Cboldt]

See: http://www.opencrs.com/getfile.php?rid=43305 <- PDF

The Retirement of Justice O'Connor
Quorum Requirements, Rehearings and Vote Counts in the Supreme Court
CRS-RS22300 | October 18, 2005

[tiredoflaundry]

Something about Newt in "08 would be great.

[Bahbah]

Thanks, Cboldt. From a quick reading, it looks like a variety of avenues and outcomes are possible.