Did you know all the materials used for building the interior of the Supreme Court Chamber are foreign-sourced?

According to our guide, General William Suter, Clerk of the Supreme Court, the reason for using imported materials was intentionally done so that no state could claim a greater presence over another state while in the Chamber.

Did you know that the Supreme Court receives approximately 10,000 petitions for a writ of certiorari each year? The Court grants and hears oral argument in about 75-80 cases.

Fun facts, history, and legislative lore were just some of the highlights of a recent tour of the Supreme Court building enjoyed by the Legis Congressional Fellows of Brookings Executive Education (BEE).
The Legis Congressional Fellowship provides an exceptional public policy learning experience for government managers and senior corporate executives who seek insight into how Congress works and how public policy is made. By working for members of Congress in their offices and on congressional committees, Fellows gain practical insights into congressional decision-making while broadening their knowledge about the American political process.

Fellows also get treated to behind-the-scenes tours and talks with Washington insiders like General William Suter, Clerk of the Supreme Court since 1991.  General Suter is a quick witted, intelligent speaker, who is a true public servant with a wealth of knowledge about the Court.