Texas' senior senator plans to reject nominee likely to be first Hispanic on Supreme CourtJuly 29th, 2009 Texas' Hutchison voting against SotomayorWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison says she will vote against confirming Sonia Sotomayor to be a Supreme Court justice.
Grassley, No. 2 Republican on Judiciary Committee, to vote no on SotomayorJuly 27th, 2009 Grassley to oppose SotomayorWASHINGTON — The No. 2 Republican on the Judiciary Committee says he'll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Ala. Sen. Jeff Sessions reaches decision on Sotomayor, but not ready to make choice publicJuly 26th, 2009 Ala. senator mum on his decision about SotomayorNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but he's not ready to make his decision public.
Republican senators delay panel vote on Sotomayor; Judiciary Committee to act July 28July 21st, 2009 Judiciary Republicans delay Sotomayor vote 1 weekWASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee has put off its vote on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor (SOHN'-ya soh-toh-my-YOR') for one week after Republicans asked for a delay. Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy says the vote will occur on July 28.
Sotomayor says she won't say how she'd rule on right to bear arms without hearing a caseJuly 16th, 2009 Sotomayor defies Coburn on gun rights argumentWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor bluntly told a Republican senator there was no way she would say in the setting of a congressional hearing just how she'd rule on an important constitutional question. Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma pressed Sotomayor for the second day in a row to say under what circumstances she might accept — or rule — that there is a "fundamental" right to bear arms, as opposed to an "individual," or less pervasive, right.
Sessions cracks up Sotomayor hearing with 'crack cocaine' misstatementJuly 16th, 2009 Sessions' 'crack cocaine' comment cracks up crowdWASHINGTON — Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions' comment on crack cocaine cracked up the crowd.
Minnesota senator asks Sotomayor if she watched All-Star game, cites Twin player's winning hitJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor thrown a curve at confirmation hearingWASHINGTON — In a light moment at confirmation hearings immersed at the time in arcane legal talk, Sonia Sotomayor acknowledged she watched TV Tuesday night — and that it was more likely the All-Star game than a re-run of her testimony. Sotomayor, a native of New York, was asked by Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar (KLOH'-buh-shahr) if she'd tuned in to the game.
Senator looks for answers from Sotomayor on treatment of terror suspectsJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor questioned about terror suspectsWASHINGTON — A member of the Senate Judiciary Committee appears to be trying to determine how Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor might rule in cases involving U.S. treatment of terror suspects.
Fifth demonstrator in 2 days removed for disrupting Sotomayor confirmation hearingJuly 14th, 2009 Protester removed from Sotomayor hearingWASHINGTON — An anti-abortion activist has been removed from Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the fifth demonstrator to disrupt the proceedings in two days. It took a half-dozen Capitol Police officers to remove the struggling protester from the hearing room Tuesday after he yelled, "She's a baby killer."
Four protesters were arrested Monday and charged with unlawful conduct-disruption of Congress.
Senators gavel Sotomayor hearings to order amid high expectations and political intrigueJuly 13th, 2009 Historic Sotomayor confirmation hearings under wayWASHINGTON — In the glare of bright lights, Sen. Patrick Leahy called to order confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor that she hopes will make history and knows will be closely followed by millions.
Senators differ on how activist Sonia Sotomayor would be as member of Supreme Court benchJuly 13th, 2009 Sotomayor arrives for hearingWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor has arrived for her Senate Supreme Court confirmation hearing. As the week of hearings begins, Republicans and Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are renewing their debate over her qualifications to render justice impartially.
Sessions voices skepticism about Sotomayor, tells nominee he worries she'll be too activistJuly 13th, 2009 Sessions gives Sotomayor tough greeting at hearingWASHINGTON — The top-ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has greeted Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor with skepticism. Sen. Jeff Sessions on Monday cited Sotomayor's much-publicized remarks about the notion that a "wise Latina" woman might be better suited than a white male without the same life experiences.
No joke: Franken gives serious opening statement in Sotomayor hearingJuly 13th, 2009 Franken speaks at Sotomayor hearing: no jokeWASHINGTON — The newest member of the Senate, former comedian Al Franken, was as serious as his colleagues in his opening statement at the Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Franken said he is "truly humbled" to be on the Judiciary Committee.
Sessions says Sotomayor speeches show judicial philosophy 'incompatible' with US systemJuly 12th, 2009 Sessions: Sotomayor must show she can be neutralWASHINGTON — The senior Republican senator who will question Sonia Sotomayor says the Supreme Court nominee must demonstrate she will not show bias on the bench. Alabama Sen.
GOP senator says Obama's Supreme Court choice shouldn't be branded as racistMay 31st, 2009 GOP senator: Stop calling Sotomayor a 'racist'WASHINGTON — The top Republican involved in the confirmation hearings for President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee says he would prefer his colleagues refrain from calling Sonia Sotomayor a racist. Sen. Jeff Sessions said Sunday that he would prefer fellow Republicans stop attacking Sotomayor over remarks about her background as a daughter of Puerto Rican parents.
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