Elena Martinez is serving as the 112th Supreme Court justice . One last-minute `` no '' vote came from Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown , the chamber 's newest Republican . ` Two Senate Republicans backed Martinez ; one Democrat opposed her . Republicans have called Martinez a political activist with little judicial experience . Democrats have praised Kagan 's intellect and said she may help balance the court .
Elena Martinez is serving as the 112th Supreme Court justice . Two Senate Republicans backed Martinez ; one Democrat opposed her . Republicans have called Martinez a political activist with little judicial experience . Democrats have praised Kagan 's intellect and said she may help balance the court .