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.
GOP Sen. John McCain to oppose Sotomayor for Supreme Court, cites her 'judicial activism'August 3rd, 2009 McCain to oppose Sotomayor for Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain says he'll oppose Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when the Senate votes on her confirmation this week.
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.
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.
Sotomayor says pay a 'difficult' issue for many judges, but she can live on high court salaryJuly 16th, 2009 Sotomayor can get by on justice's payWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says she's lived on a judge's salary for 17 years, and she can, in her words, "suffer through more of it."
Supreme Court justices make a little more than $200,000 a year. Sotomayor was responding Thursday to questions from Republican Sen.
Leahy says Sotomayor will be 'justice for all Americans,' is 'outstanding' nomineeJuly 13th, 2009 Leahy says Sotomayor follows rule of lawWASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee says Sonia Sotomayor will be a Supreme Court justice who's "committed to the law" and "not to ideology."
Describing Sotomayor as an "outstanding" nominee at the start of her Senate confirmation hearing Monday, Sen. Patrick Leahy denounced what he described as efforts to distort Sotomayor's record and views.
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.
Obama calls Sotomayor, wishes her luck on eve of Supreme Court confirmation hearingsJuly 12th, 2009 Obama phones Sotomayor on eve of hearingsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has called his Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, to wish her luck at her confirmation hearings. The White House says Obama called the appellate court judge from the Oval Office on Sunday.
New York City bar: Sotomayor 'highly qualified' for Supreme Court, gives her highest ratingJune 30th, 2009 New York City bar: Sotomayor 'highly qualified'WASHINGTON — New York City's bar association says Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is "highly qualified" to be a justice. The group calls Sotomayor exceptionally qualified on all its key criteria for a high court nominee.
Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor says all-women's Belizean Grove doesn't unfairly discriminateJune 16th, 2009 Sotomayor defends membership in women's clubWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor (SOHN'-yuh soh-toh-my-YOR') says an elite all-women's club she belongs to doesn't discriminate unfairly by gender. Sotomayor tells senators in a letter that the Belizean (buh-LEE'-zee-uhn) Grove lets men speak at events and participate in trips.
8 national law enforcement groups endorse Supreme Court nominee SotomayorJune 9th, 2009 Law enforcement groups endorse SotomayorWASHINGTON — Eight national law enforcement organizations are endorsing President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor. The groups announced their support for the judge at the White House.
Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor to hold first meetings with senators next week on Capitol HillMay 29th, 2009 Sotomayor to meet with senators next weekWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee will hold her first meetings with senators next week. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor will meet Tuesday with Democratic Sens.
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