Republican Sen. Gregg says he'll vote for Sotomayor for Supreme Court, breaking with GOPAugust 6th, 2009 GOP Sen. Gregg to vote for SotomayorWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Judd Gregg says he'll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, breaking with most of his fellow Republicans.
Republican Sen. Voinovich to vote for Sotomayor for Supreme Court, breaking with GOPAugust 6th, 2009 GOP Sen. Voinovich to support Sotomayor for courtWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. George Voinovich says he'll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when the Senate votes on her nomination to be the first Hispanic justice.
Sessions, top Judiciary Republican, to vote against SotomayorJuly 27th, 2009 GOP Sen. Sessions to oppose SotomayorWASHINGTON — The senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Monday he'll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, siding with his party's leaders against the judge who's on a fast track to becoming the first Hispanic justice. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., weighed in on President Barack Obama's first high court choice the day before his panel is scheduled to vote on her nomination.
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.
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch opposes Sotomayor nomination, cites her judicial philosophyJuly 24th, 2009 Utah's Hatch opposes Sotomayor nominationSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch says he will vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Collins to vote for Sotomayor; latest Republican to break with leaders to back nomineeJuly 21st, 2009 GOP Sen. Collins to support Sotomayor for courtWASHINGTON — An aide to Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says Collins will vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
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.
Top Republican on Senate Judiciary Committee says he remains troubled by Sotomayor's recordJuly 19th, 2009 Hearings fail to sway Sessions to Sotomayor's sideWASHINGTON — The top Republican on the Senate committee reviewing Sonia Sotomayor's nomination said Sunday her testimony did not settle his concerns about elevating her to the Supreme Court. "I was troubled by a number of the things the nominee has said, a number of the rulings she has made," said Alabama Sen.
Key Republican senator says he remains troubled by Sotomayor's rulings and remarksJuly 19th, 2009 Sessions remains troubled by Sotomayor's recordWASHINGTON — The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says he remains troubled by some of Sonia Sotomayor's remarks and rulings. Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama says he isn't ready to say whether he will vote for or against President Barack Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court.
Martinez, Senate's lone Hispanic Republican, announces support for Sotomayor for high courtJuly 17th, 2009 Senate's lone Hispanic Republican backs SotomayorWASHINGTON — The Senate's lone Hispanic Republican says he'll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Florida Republican Mel Martinez calls Sotomayor well-qualified and says he takes great pride as a Hispanic American in her historic achievement.
Chairman: Senate panel to vote on Sotomayor for Supreme Court on Tuesday unless GOP delaysJuly 16th, 2009 Democrats to set first Sotomayor vote next weekWASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says he'll set a vote in his panel next week on confirming Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy says the vote will be Tuesday unless committee Republicans object.
Senate panel completes questioning of court nominee Sotomayor, vote expected by AugustJuly 16th, 2009 Sotomayor testimony completedWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has completed three days of answering questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The panel's top Republican, Jeff Sessions of Alabama, said he expects a Senate floor vote to come before the August recess.
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.
Republican leader says Senate needs time to review additional records from Sotomayor's careerJune 28th, 2009 GOP leader says time needed for Sotomayor recordsWASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday the committee preparing for hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor needs time to review 300 boxes of records that recently turned up in connection with her work for a legal advocacy group. McConnell, R-Ky., said the Senate Judiciary Committee needs to examine the materials from the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, now known as LatinoJustice PRLDEF.
Top Senate Republican: 'Way too early' to rule out GOP efforts to block SotomayorJune 5th, 2009 GOP leader not ruling out blocking SotomayorWASHINGTON — The Senate's top Republican said Friday that it's "way too early to know" whether his party will try to block a vote on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation. Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared to break with others in his party who have said they don't foresee using Senate rules to try to stop President Barack Obama's first high court nominee.