"Democrats opposing Roberts say they're afraid the former lawyer in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations will be staunchly conservative like Thomas and Justice Antonin Scalia."
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The above quote from a reporter notes the fear of the Libs...OMG, someone who will follow the law, not legislate from the bench, and support the Constitution, IS STAUNCHLY CONSERVATIVE!!!
I will believe it when I see the final vote.
By the way, has Monday afternoon already passed on the East Coast? This writer tries to make it sound like confirmation is a foregone conclusion. I wish I could be so optimistic, but the fight isn't over until the 51st Senator has voted to confirm. The Dems might still try to derail this in the final hours.
Is the final vote for the entire Senate scheduled for today?????
I wish Bush had kept Roberts as O'Conner's replacement.....
Has Boxer broken down in tears yet, begging to know why in the name of God we are in such a rush that we have to rush through this vote without thoroughly investigating the serious charges that... that... that she hasn't decided on yet?
Dan
Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 1 p.m. on Monday, September 26. I further ask consent that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved, and the Senate then proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar No. 317, John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. I further ask consent that the time from 1:30 to 2:30 be under the control of the majority leader or his designee, the time from 2:30 to 3:30 be under the control of the Democratic leader or his designee, 3:30 to 4:30 under majority control, and 4:30 to 5:30 under the control of the Democratic side.The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Click here: 109th Congress - Senate - September 22, 2005
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Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, next week we will begin to debate the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be America's Chief Justice. I am confident it will be a continuation of a process that has been quite dignified and civil. We will continue that momentum as we go through next week. A final vote on his nomination will be held on Thursday, and I look forward to a full and robust debate that brings credit to this great institution. Our duty to advise and consent on the selection of Supreme Court Justices is perhaps one of our most solemn obligations. I thank my colleagues for their continuing hard work in this regard.
In summary, the order we have laid out provides that we will begin the Roberts nomination on Monday. We were prepared to have Senators deliver opening statements during Friday's session. However, nobody has come forward with a specific request to speak. Therefore, we will return on Monday and proceed to executive session to begin that debate.
I mentioned earlier that we will vote on Monday, and Senators should expect that vote to begin somewhere around 5:30. We are clearing a number of legislative items, and we will announce on Monday what that vote will be.
I encourage my colleagues to take advantage of Monday and early Tuesday to speak on the Roberts nomination. Senators should not delay--please do not--their statements until Wednesday. The vote on the nomination will be next week. We will be prepared to remain in session as late as necessary to accommodate Members' speeches. I know that most all Members will either want to come to the floor or submit their statements to the RECORD, and we will accommodate them. Again, I encourage them, so we won't have this great rush on Wednesday or Thursday morning, to come Monday and Tuesday and make their addresses.
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A floor vote is planned for no later than Thursday.
Let this part of the Bush legacy begin!
Separation of powers bump!