Senate Confirms Elena Kagan To Supreme Court
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Saturday, August 07, 2010
Kagan Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
August 7, 2010 She becomes the 112th justice and the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Kagan in a ceremony at the court.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Senate Confirms Kagan To U.S. Supreme Court
August 5, 2010 That a former U.S. solicitor general and dean of Harvard Law School would attract just five votes from 41 GOP senators underscores just how much the wrangling over federal court vacancies has come to reflect the nation’s growing political divide.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Senate Committee Approves Kagan Nomination
July 20, 2010 The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. The 13-6 vote sends Kagan's nomination to the full Senate. Lindsey Graham was the only Republican on the panel to vote in favor of Kagan.
Political Junkie
Sen. Graham Votes Yes On Kagan, Risks Wrath On Right
July 20, 2010 The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court fell on strict party lines ... except for Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican voted in her favor.
Friday, July 16, 2010
GOP Pushes For More Votes Against Kagan
July 16, 2010 Because Democrats hold a Senate majority, there is little doubt Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be confirmed. But the Republican leadership, and some outside groups, are pushing hard to raise the number of 'no' votes.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Kagan's Wit Helps Her Court Favor
July 4, 2010 In between arguing about the commerce clause and explaining the meaning of interlocutory appeal, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan delivered some very funny lines over 17 hours in a Senate hearing room.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Thurgood Marshall Jr. Sheds Light On Father
July 2, 2010 Elena Kagan's stated admiration for Thurgood Marshall, the Supreme Court justice she once clerked for, became the focus of much scrutiny during her confirmation hearings. Marshall's son talks about the late justice's true legacy, and his relationship with Kagan.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
The Two-Way
Live Blog: Witnesses Testify On Kagan's Supreme Court Nomination
July 1, 2010 On the fourth day of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, get up-to-the-minute analysis.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Kagan Confirmation Hearings Near End
June 30, 2010 Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan endured close to nine hours of questioning from senators on Tuesday. And Wednesday, she returned to the witness chair for more.
After Testimony, Kagan Appears Headed For Court
June 30, 2010 Senators have spent two days confronting nominee Elena Kagan with questions about abortion, gun rights and presidential power. But while she may not get their votes, even Republican leaders say it seems likely she will make it to the Supreme Court.
The Two-Way
Live Blog: Kagan Fields More Questions
June 30, 2010 Get up-to-the-minute analysis as senators quiz Elena Kagan on her views during the third day of her Senate confirmation hearings.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sen. Sessions Jabs As GOP Colleagues Tread Lightly
June 29, 2010 On the second day of Elena Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama stuck to combative questioning while other Republicans remained tepid. Though Kagan did not fully reach the level of meaningful engagement she called for in an article 15 years ago, she did reveal some insights.
Kagan Defends Approach To Military Recruiting
June 29, 2010 Elena Kagan's treatment of military recruiters at Harvard Law School took center stage Tuesday on her second day of confirmation hearings to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In tones at times emotional and steely, Kagan defended her record as a Harvard dean, even when challenged by Sen. Jeff Sessions.
