Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 15, 1991, with a close Senate vote of 52–48, taking over the position from Justice Thurgood Marshall. Nominated by President George H. W. Bush, his confirmation process was highly controversial, primarily due to sexual harassment allegations made by attorney and academic Anita Hill. The hearings, which were televised nationwide, significantly impacted public discussions about workplace misconduct and established a precedent for…