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.
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.
Retiring Republian Sen. Bond announces plans to back Sotomayor for Supreme CourtAugust 5th, 2009 GOP Sen. Bond says he'll vote for SotomayorWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Kit Bond says he'll support Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, breaking with the vast majority of the GOP.
On eve of debate, GOP's McCain opposes Sotomayor, who wins support of moderate Democrat NelsonAugust 3rd, 2009 McCain to vote 'no' on Sotomayor; Nelson a 'yes'WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain, his party's failed 2008 presidential contender, announced Monday he'd join the vast majority of the GOP to vote against Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who's on track to be confirmed this week as the first Hispanic 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.
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.
Republican Sen. Cornyn to oppose Sotomayor amid GOP divide, siding with conservativesJuly 24th, 2009 GOP Sen. Cornyn to vote against SotomayorWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Cornyn, the head of his party's Senate campaign arm, said Friday he'll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, siding with GOP leaders and conservatives who are lining up against President Barack Obama's nominee to be the first Hispanic justice.
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.
Republican Sens. Cornyn, Hatch to oppose Sotomayor amid GOP divide, siding with conservativesJuly 24th, 2009 GOP Sens. Cornyn, Hatch to vote against SotomayorWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Cornyn, the head of his party's Senate campaign arm, said Friday he'll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, siding with GOP leaders and conservatives who are lining up against President Barack Obama's nominee to be the first Hispanic justice.
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.
McConnell to oppose Supreme Court nominee Sonia SotomayorJuly 17th, 2009 Top Senate Republican to oppose SotomayorWASHINGTON — The Senate's top Republican will vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. A senior aide says Kentucky Sen.
Republican Sen. Graham tells Sotomayor he's feeling better about her going to high courtJuly 16th, 2009 Graham talking more positively about SotomayorWASHINGTON — A Republican critic of Sonia Sotomayor says he's feeling more comfortable about her going to the Supreme Court, saying he hopes she won't let personal opinions drive her rulings. In an exchange with Sotomayor, Sen.
Sen. Graham tells Sotomayor she'll be confirmed barring a 'complete meltdown'July 13th, 2009 Graham: Sotomayor's in unless she has meltdownWASHINGTON — A Senate Judiciary Committee Republican has told Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor she'll be confirmed "unless you have a complete meltdown."
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday he didn't think that would happen.
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.
Senate leader says debate over Sotomayor for Supreme Court shouldn't begin with an end dateMay 31st, 2009 McConnell: Need time to review Sotomayor's recordWASHINGTON — The Senate's top Republican says the debate over President Barack Obama's first Supreme Court nominee should not begin with a deadline for a vote, as the president wants. Obama has nominated appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor for the high court.
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