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GOP Delays Sotomayor Vote

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 21, 2009 10:55 AM CDT
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(AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee today put off its vote on Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination for one week, to July 28, after Republicans asked for a delay. Chairman Patrick Leahy says he is disappointed the Republicans held up the committee's action, but predicts Sotomayor will join the Supreme Court in time for an earlier-than-usual first meeting Sept 9.

Sotomayor is still expected to be confirmed easily. Jeff Sessions, the top Judiciary Committee Republican, said today that she is on track to be confirmed in early August—a slightly faster timetable than Republican-nominated Chief Justice John Roberts received.

Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy, right, takes his seat with Jeff Sessions as they meet today with committee members regarding the nomination proceedings of Sonia Sotomayor.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy, right, takes his seat with Jeff Sessions as they meet today with committee members regarding the nomination proceedings of Sonia Sotomayor.   (AP Photo)
Sonia Sotomayor appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the fourth day of her confirmation hearing, July 16, 2009.
Sonia Sotomayor appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the fourth day of her confirmation hearing, July 16, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, right, talks with ranking Republican Jeff Sessions, July 16, 2009, as Sonia Sotomayor testifies before the committee.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, right, talks with ranking Republican Jeff Sessions, July 16, 2009, as Sonia Sotomayor testifies before the committee.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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BlahBlahBlah
Jul 21, 2009 9:28 AM CDT
Delay, delay, delay... Say no, No, NO!!!!! That is the GOP plan? Wow, no wonder that past 8 years have been a fricking NIGHTMARE!!!!
nick
Jul 21, 2009 9:06 AM CDT
You can certainly say that again!
cornelison
Jul 21, 2009 6:35 AM CDT
In Canada judges are appointed by the govt. Americans are stuck with a high tax bill for the process.

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