The date of and confirmation vote are easy to cross check. The online Congressional Record stops at 1995, but a "uninimous consent" vote is common for advice & consent. There were a handful of them last session, for Circuit Court nominees.
LOL, Durbin is trying to tar Alito with membership in the Federalist Society.
Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Federalist Society.... asked Senator McTurbin.