Judge Bork talked to the press two days after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 5 to send his nomination to the full Senate with a recommendation not to consent to the appointment. J…
1,200 viewsJudge Bork completed his testimony with this unusual Saturday session, attended by only a portion of the committee. The session was highlighted by inquiry from senators considered to be unde…
1,094 viewsThe afternoon session of the fourth day of hearings featured questioning by Senate Majority Leader Byrd and Senator Metzenbaum. Senator Byrd engaged Bork in a discussion of whether members o…
7,240 viewsThe morning session continues with seven senators taking thirty minutes each to question Judge Bork. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s concern that Judge Bork would “turn back the clock” on civ…
1,265 viewsDue to technical difficulties, this program has occasional low audio. In the afternoon session Senator Specter questions Judge Bork extensively about First Amendment rights and his stateme…
980 viewsDuring this morning session, committee members continue inquiry for approximately one-half hour each. In response to Bork’s testimony the previous day, Senators question whether he is ch…
1,930 viewsSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Joe Biden (D-DE) began the questioning of Judge Bork. Senator Robert Byrd, arriving late for the hearing, was granted time for his statement midway through t…
4,109 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee began questioning Judge Robert Bork for the position of Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Note: There are breaks through the proceedings.
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