Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
John Tower, George H.W. Bush’s nominee for secretary of Defense, was rejected based on investigations by the Senate Armed Services Committee, which he formerly chaired.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
John Tower, George H.W. Bush’s nominee for secretary of Defense, was rejected based on investigations by the Senate Armed Services Committee, which he formerly chaired.
Doug Ginsburg admits to smoking ganga during the 60’s and 70’s, but called it a ‘mistake’
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
John Tower, George H.W. Bush’s nominee for secretary of Defense, was rejected based on investigations by the Senate Armed Services Committee, which he formerly chaired.
Doug Ginsburg admits to smoking ganga during the 60’s and 70’s, but called it a ‘mistake’
Unbeknownst to Sen. William P. Fessenden, Republican of Maine, President Lincoln sent up his nomination to be Secretary of the Treasury while the senator was visiting him in the White House. The Senate confirmed him before Fessenden returned to Capitol Hill. Horrified, he tried to refuse the office but was persuaded to accept it as his patriotic duty.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
John Tower, George H.W. Bush’s nominee for secretary of Defense, was rejected based on investigations by the Senate Armed Services Committee, which he formerly chaired.
Doug Ginsburg admits to smoking ganga during the 60’s and 70’s, but called it a ‘mistake’
Unbeknownst to Sen. William P. Fessenden, Republican of Maine, President Lincoln sent up his nomination to be Secretary of the Treasury while the senator was visiting him in the White House. The Senate confirmed him before Fessenden returned to Capitol Hill. Horrified, he tried to refuse the office but was persuaded to accept it as his patriotic duty.
More Robert Bork, not mentioned in #2: Bork lost confirmation by a Senate vote of 42 to 58, largely due to his extreme conservative opinions on constitutional issues and his role in the Nixon Saturday Night Massacre.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
John Tower, George H.W. Bush’s nominee for secretary of Defense, was rejected based on investigations by the Senate Armed Services Committee, which he formerly chaired.
Doug Ginsburg admits to smoking ganga during the 60’s and 70’s, but called it a ‘mistake’
Unbeknownst to Sen. William P. Fessenden, Republican of Maine, President Lincoln sent up his nomination to be Secretary of the Treasury while the senator was visiting him in the White House. The Senate confirmed him before Fessenden returned to Capitol Hill. Horrified, he tried to refuse the office but was persuaded to accept it as his patriotic duty.
More Robert Bork, not mentioned in #2: Bork lost confirmation by a Senate vote of 42 to 58, largely due to his extreme conservative opinions on constitutional issues and his role in the Nixon Saturday Night Massacre.
President Eisenhower made a recess appointment of William J. Brennan Jr. of New Jersey to SCOTUS in 1956, at least in part because he wished to appeal to Northeast Catholic voters that election year. Brennan was later easily confirmed by the Senate; only Sen. Joe McCarthy voted against him.
Interesting Moments and People in the Nomination and Vetting Process (Supreme Court or otherwise)
Christine Blasey accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault
During Robert Bork’s confirmation hearings, a list of his video rentals was published
Anita Hill accuses Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment
Nothing was said during the Merrick Garland hearing
In 1968 the Senate conducts its first ever filibuster against a Supreme Court nominee, Abraham Fortas, and prevents his promotion from Associate Justice to Chief Justice.
John Rutledge sat on the 1st SC bench, heard no cases & resigned, was a recess appointment by Washington to Chief Justice, became the 1st rejection & only recess rejection when the Senate convened.
Louis Brandeis was nominated to SCOTUS by President Wilson in 1916; conservative Republican opposition was so strong that the Senate Judiciary Committee, for the first time, held a public hearing on the nomination. Brandeis’s work for unions and socially-liberal causes was an issue, as was, less overtly, his Jewish faith. He was eventually confirmed, 47-22.
John Tower, George H.W. Bush’s nominee for secretary of Defense, was rejected based on investigations by the Senate Armed Services Committee, which he formerly chaired.
Doug Ginsburg admits to smoking ganga during the 60’s and 70’s, but called it a ‘mistake’
Unbeknownst to Sen. William P. Fessenden, Republican of Maine, President Lincoln sent up his nomination to be Secretary of the Treasury while the senator was visiting him in the White House. The Senate confirmed him before Fessenden returned to Capitol Hill. Horrified, he tried to refuse the office but was persuaded to accept it as his patriotic duty.
More Robert Bork, not mentioned in #2: Bork lost confirmation by a Senate vote of 42 to 58, largely due to his extreme conservative opinions on constitutional issues and his role in the Nixon Saturday Night Massacre.
President Eisenhower made a recess appointment of William J. Brennan Jr. of New Jersey to SCOTUS in 1956, at least in part because he wished to appeal to Northeast Catholic voters that election year. Brennan was later easily confirmed by the Senate; only Sen. Joe McCarthy voted against him.
After five long Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, from June to August 1967, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Thurgood Marshall’s nomination by 11 to 5. All five Southern members voted against his nomination.