Souter Confirmation Day 1, Part 2
Judge Souter made his opening statement. Judiciary Committee members began their questioning of the nominee in thirty-m…
Senate Role in the Confirmation Process Senator Biden, chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee, spoke at the Detroit College of Law on t… read more
Senate Role in the Confirmation Process
Senator Biden, chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee, spoke at the Detroit College of Law on the role of the Senate Judiciary committee on the confirmation process of nominees to the Supreme Court. Sen. Biden discussed the Senate as the final arbiter of the decision to confirm a nominee to the Supreme Court, and discussed the role of political ideology in the confirmation process. Sen. Biden said political ideological conflicts have marked the confirmation process since the eighteenth century. Sen. Biden responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared speech. close
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The Senate Judiciary Committee continued their Judge David Souter Confirmation Hearing for the Supreme Court and heard f…