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 .
Elena Kagan is confirmed as the 112th Supreme Court justice . Five Senate Republicans backed Kagan ; one Democrat opposed her . Republicans have called Kagan a political activist with little judicial experience . Democrats have praised Kagan 's intellect and said she may help balance the court .