Bork Nomination Day 1, Part 2
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Joe Biden (D-DE) began the questioning of Judge Bork. Senator Robert Byrd, arriving late for the hearing,… read more
Senate 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 the session. During further questioning, Judge Bork addressed questions on abortion, affirmative action, right to privacy issues, and one-person, one-vote reapportionment. close
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