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John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice At a White House ceremony Sept. 29, John G. Roberts is sworn in as the 17th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Earlier, the Senate voted 78-22 to confirm Roberts' nomination to succeed the late William Rehnquist.
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John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice

The Senate votes 78-to-22 to confirm John Roberts as U.S. chief justice.

John G. Roberts Sworn in as 17th Chief Justice

John G. Roberts is sworn in at the White House as the 17th chief justice of the United States. Earlier in the day, senators voted 78-22 in favor of Roberts. Now, the president turns to finding a candidate to succeed Sandra Day O'Connor. That, both sides agree, is likely to be a difficult battle.

John G. Roberts Sworn in as 17th Chief Justice

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Outlook for Bush's Next Supreme Court Pick

Now that John Roberts has been confirmed as chief justice of the Supreme Court, attention turns to President Bush's next nominee for the court. It's a choice that's likely to ignite a fierce battle between Republicans and Democrats. Host Melissa Block talks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about Thursday's events and what lies ahead.

Outlook for Bush's Next Supreme Court Pick

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John Roberts Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice

The Senate votes 78-22 to confirm John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. Roberts was widely expected to be confirmed; about half the Senate Democrats voted in favor of him. At 50, he will be the youngest chief justice in U.S. history.

John Roberts Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice

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Senate Democrats Divided on Roberts Nomination

The Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee John Roberts as U.S. chief justice Thursday. Democrats -- especially those who are thinking about running for president in 2008 -- must weigh the political ramifications of their votes.

Senate Democrats Divided on Roberts Nomination

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Sen. Harry Reid on the Next Supreme Court Nominee

Senators are expected to battle over who will fill Sandra Day O'Connor's seat in the Supreme Court. Renee Montagne talks to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid about the nomination of the next Supreme Court Justice.

Sen. Harry Reid on the Next Supreme Court Nominee

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Uncertainty Surrounds Next Supreme Court Nomination

With the nomination of Judge John Roberts as U.S. chief justice likely to be confirmed, the stage is set for what could be a contentious battle over the nominee who takes Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's place. That nominee has a chance to change the direction of the court.

Uncertainty Surrounds Next Supreme Court Nomination

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Senate Committee Approves Roberts Nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee votes 13-5 to recommend John Roberts as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The nomination now faces a vote of the full Senate. The five committee Democrats who voted against Roberts said they were not confident he would protect individual rights.

Senate Committee Approves Roberts Nomination

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Leahy Backs Roberts Despite Initial Criticism

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talks to host Melissa Block about why he voted in support of John Roberts' nomination to be chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Leahy, the ranking Democrat on the committee, had been critical of Roberts during his confirmation hearings.

Leahy Backs Roberts Despite Initial Criticism

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Senate Committee to Vote on Roberts

The Senate Judiciary Committee votes Thursday on the nomination of Judge John Roberts as chief justice of the United States. Though some Democrats on the committee have said they plan to vote against Roberts, his confirmation is expected.

Senate Committee to Vote on Roberts

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Analysis

Slate's Jurisprudence: The Next High Court Nominee

The Senate Judiciary Committee concluded its questioning of Chief Justice nominee John Roberts last week, and his confirmation seems almost certain. Alex Chadwick talks with Slate contributor Dahlia Lithwick about how Roberts' smooth performance may pave the way for future Supreme Court nominees.

Slate's Jurisprudence: The Next High Court Nominee

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Witnesses Weigh in on Nominee Roberts

The Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up hearings on the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be U.S. chief justice. Thursday, the committee worked into the night to hear 30 witnesses evenly divided between Roberts supporters and doubters.

Witnesses Weigh in on Nominee Roberts

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Senators Seek Last Assurances from Roberts

Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee grill chief justice nominee John Roberts about his views on issues from cloning to discrimination. The morning session completed nearly 20 hours of testimony from Roberts over four days.

Senators Seek Last Assurances from Roberts

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Analysis

The Senate's Judgment of John Roberts

Robert Siegel talks with Douglas Kmiec, chair of constitutional law at Pepperdine University, and Jeffrey Rosen, professor at George Washington University Law School and legal affairs editor at The New Republic magazine. They provide analysis of John Roberts' confirmation hearings.

The Senate's Judgment of John Roberts

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Roberts' Answers Frustrate Senate Democrats

The Senate Judiciary Committee could wrap up hearings Thursday on the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be the next chief justice of the United States. After two full days of questioning, Senate Democrats maintained the nominee was not answering questions in a meaningful way.

Roberts' Answers Frustrate Senate Democrats

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Roberts Supports Privacy, Precedent in Hearings

The Senate Judiciary Committee prepares for a second full day of testimony from Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. Roberts on Tuesday said he generally believes in following precedent. He was also unequivocal in embracing a right to privacy. The session Wednesday is likely to once again focus on the issue of abortion.

Roberts Supports Privacy, Precedent in Hearings

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Roberts Resists Specifics in Senate Session

Chief justice nominee John Roberts takes questions from senators seeking definitive answers on issues from abortion to the environment to stopping a war. But Roberts refused to say whether, for example, he would vote to overturn or restrict abortion rights.

Roberts Resists Specifics in Senate Session

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Analysis

Senators Prod a Stoic Roberts

John Roberts held forth on a range of topics Tuesday -- but refused to detail his views on cases that may appear before the Supreme Court. Robert Siegel talks with law professor Douglas Kmiec of at Pepperdine University and Jeffrey Rosen, legal affairs editor at The New Republic.

Senators Prod a Stoic Roberts

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