Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for September 24, 2025
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September 24, 2025: Two hundred and thirty-six (236) years ago, on September 24, 1789, President George Washington signed into law the Judiciary Act of 1789. This act created the Supreme Court. Originally, the court had six justices who, like today, served lifetime terms or retired. The original six justices who Washington appointed were John Jay, John Rutledge, William Cushing, John Blair, Robert Harrison, and James Wilson, and were all confirmed by the Senate.[1]
Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. and founder of the Napolitan Institute.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- September 23, 2025-26 states permit citizen initiatives
- September 22, 2025-61% of voters believe it is currently illegal to burn the American flag
- September 19, 2025-10.7% of incumbents this year do not have general election challengers
- September 18, 2025-46% of voters say this is a good time to be looking for a job
- September 17, 2025-163 years ago, the Battle of Antietam took place
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