The most popular programs for the Supreme Court Appointments Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=498 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:03 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued their initial round of questioning with each member allotted 30 minutes to question the nominee. In part 1 of 5, members focused on several issues including Judge Sotomayor's judicial temperament, her views of diversity and civil rights issues, the role of the judiciary in interpreting law, Second Amendment rulings of the Supreme Court, and her statements in speeches to various groups outside the courtroom. Both Senators Cornyn and Coburn pressed her on her views on abortion. Senator Whitehouse engaged her in discussions of judicial interpretation and the role of the jury, as well as cases involving search and seizure, particularly in instances where new technology enhances law enforcement capabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287723-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Senators were allotted 30 minutes each in the second day of the first round of questioning. Part 1 contained questions by Senators Whitehouse, Klobuchar, Kaufman, and Franken. Senator Whitehouse addressed the role of the judge, judicial precedent, the ideologically-divided nature of the current Court, and findings of fact. Senator Klobuchar's questions covered judicial philosophy and the experiences Solicitor General Kagan would bring to the Court. Senator Kaufman asked about antitrust laws, results-oriented judging, punitive liabilities, and Justice Thurgood Marshall. Senator Franken focused on arbibration, and campaign finance and environmental law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Committee members spoke about the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements committee members voted 13 to 6 to recommend confirmation by the Senate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was the only minority member to vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The committee begins hearings on the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to be associate justice of the Supreme Court. Former President Ford, Senators Dole and Danforth, and Congressman Fish present Judge Bork to the committee during the first half hour. Opening statements follow, lasting approximately three hours. They center on the importance of the appointment and the Senate's role. Senator Biden and Judge Bork conclude this section, with their statements lasting 17 and 9 minutes respectively. Judge Bork uses the time to expound his legal philosophy. There are short breaks during the hearing. One break contains interviews outside the hearing room with Senators Dole and Heflin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/994-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During periods of debate graphics were displayed showing published and publicly stated indications of expected votes on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued their second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. Part 1 consisted of questions from Senators Kyl, Feinstein, Graham, Klobuchar, Cornyn, and Specter. Questions focused on a variety of issues including the application of court precedent, judicial impartiality and the role of personal experience in decision-making, same-sex marriage, the definition of "fundamental" rights, and the separation of powers. Additionally, Senator Klobuchar focused on cases involving child pornography and sexual abuse of children, and Senator Specter urged Judge Sotomayor to encourage television coverage of Supreme Court proceedings. Questioning continues on part 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to a position on the Supreme Court, reaction to North Korean nuclear tests, efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy, and same-sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Goldstein talked about potential Supreme Court nominees, their strengths and weaknesses, and some of the characteristics President Obama would be looking for in a nominee. He reacted to a video clip from May 1, 2009, of President Obama announcing Justice Souder's retirement and the qualities he would look for in a replacement. Mr. Goldstein talked about the significance of the appointment, the issues that the new justice might face, and the confirmation process. Possible nominees discussed included Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor (shown in a video clip from December 9, 2008), Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diane Wood (shown in video clips from October 16, 2008, and July 29, 2005), U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan (shown in a video clip from February 9, 2009), Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm (shown in a video clip from February 2, 2009), and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (shown in a video clip from January 17, 2009). Thomas Goldstein is co-head of Akin Gump's firm wide litigation and Supreme Court practice. He has argued 21 cases before the Supreme Court. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Goldstein teaches Supreme Court Litigation at both Stanford and Harvard Law Schools. Since 2003, Mr. Goldstein has been principally responsible for SCOTUSblog. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286536-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued their second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. They also conducted a third round of 10 minute questioning for some members. Questions focused on a variety of topics including abortion, whether the right to bear arms was a "fundamental" right, and military law. This part completed the questioning of Judge Sotomayor. Subsequent parts consisted of panels representing both support and opposition for the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-101 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter, members and the nominee presented opening statements. Members focused on Judge Sotomayor's experience as a trial lawyer and federal judge, as well as her judicial temperament and philosophy. They also outlined several areas that would be a focus of questioning including her statements about race and ethnicity. Part 1 of the hearing includes opening statements by Senators Leahy, Sessions, Kohl, Hatch, Feinstein, Grassley, Feingold, Kyl, Schumer, Graham, and Cardin. Opening statements continue on subsequent program parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287672-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Charles Grassley, speaking by phone from Grand Rapids, Iowa, reacted to President Obama's nomination of Judge onia Sotomayer to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286613-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286613-3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the second round of questioning, senators were allotted 20 minutes each. Part 4 consisted of questions from Senators Whitehouse, Coburn, Klobuchar, and Franken. Question topics included judicial philosophy, the Commerce Clause, gun rights, Solicitor General Kagan's work in the Clinton administration, gender disparities, and antitrust law. In the third round of questions, Senators Sessions, Grassley, and Coburn focused on Judge Miguel Estrada (whose Court of Appeals nomination was filibustered in 2003 by Senate Democrats to prevent a final confirmation vote), military recruiting at Harvard Law, foreign law, same-sex marriage, original intent, and abortion law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-5 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Leahy spoke about Senate delays in considering the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals. In his remarks he alleged that Republicans were holding the nomination for fear that President Clinton would later appoint her to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107445-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107445-101 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 1 contained questions by Senators Leahy, Sessions, Kohl, Hatch, and Feinstein. Senator Leahy asked Solicitor General Kagan to talk about the impact of her parents on her life, followed by questions on recusal decisions, gun control, and military recruiters on campus. Senator Sessions focused on constitutional principles and her decision to ban military recruiters from Harvard University during her tenure as dean of the Law School because of the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Senator Kohl's questions covered televising Supreme Court proceedings, constitutional interpretation, the confirmation process, and antitrust law. Senator Hatch asked the nominee about the First Amendment and campaign finance in relation to [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. Senator Feinstein focused on abortion law, executive power, and treatment of enemy combatants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Cornyn talked about his views on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. He has stated that he will not say how he intends to vote on Judge Sotomayor until the confirmation hearing is over. Senator Cornyn also responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. C-SPAN's Peter Slen read newspaper headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287759-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287759-3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Committee members began a second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. Part 2 consisted of questions from Senators Sessions, Hatch, Feinstein, Grassley, and Specter. Questions focused on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the Commerce Clause, campaign finance, abortion law, property rights, gun control, and same-sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from University of Oklahoma Law Professor Anita Hill during the first day of the reopened confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas. Professor Hill testified on her charges that she had been sexually harassed by Judge Thomas when he was her boss in the Department of Education and the EEOC in the early 1980's. Professor Hill, speaking in level, measured tones, told the committee of her career, her relationship with Judge Thomas, and the behavior of Judge Thomas toward her in the workplace. She said Judge Thomas often asked her for dates, which she turned down, and often instigated discussions of sexual matters which she refused to take part in. She said Judge Thomas explicitly discussed aspects of pornographic movies he had seen, and emphasized his own sexual prowess. Professor Hill said she attempted to avoid opportunities for extended conversations with Judge Thomas, but transferred with him to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission when he was promoted to head the agency because she had no alternative job. Committee members questioned Professor Hill on the substance of the incidents involving the sexual harassment charges, on her subsequent relationship to Judge Thomas after she left the EEOC, and her reasons and possible motives for stating the charges. Committee members specifically questioned Professor Hill on the graphic and explicit nature of the incidents of sexual harassment she charged against Judge Thomas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22097-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 3 contained questions by Senators Grassley, Specter, Graham, and Schumer. Senator Grassley asked Solicitor General Kagan about a speech she made while dean of Harvard University Law School in which she called Israeli Judge Aharon Barak a "judicial hero." He also questioned her about her judicial philosophy, gun control, and foreign law. Senator Specter questioned her on judicial philosophy and independence, cameras in the Supreme Court, and campaign finance in relation to [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. Senator Graham focused on military commissions, Miranda rights, enemy combatants, and Judge Miguel Estrada (whose Court of Appeals nomination was filibustered in 2003 by Senate Democrats to prevent a final confirmation vote). Senator Schumer referenced her opening statement on "judicial modesty," as well as asking about judicial activism, her experience at Harvard Law School, and the [Citizens United] case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-4 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 4 contained questions by Senators Cornyn and Durbin. Senator Cornyn focused on the Second Amendment, the role of the federal government, and Miguel Estrada (whose Court of Appeals nomination was filibustered in 2003 by Senate Democrats to prevent a final confirmation vote). Senator Durbin questioned her on mandatory sentences and disparities in crack and powder cocaine offender sentences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-5 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Craig Fugate briefed reporters and answered questions about emergency relief efforts following flooding in Tennessee and Midwest tornadoes. Following his remarks, Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293456-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 2 contained questions by Senators Kyl and Feingold. Senator Kyl asked Solicitor General Kagan about empathy, Justice Thurgood Marshall, and immigration law. Senator Feingold focused on campaign finance, executive power, gun control, and the Exxon Valdez case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 2 contained questions by Senator Sessions and Senator Kohl. Senator Sessions focused on Judge Sotomayor's previous statements on the role of personal experience and beliefs in judicial decision-making, the impact of appellate court rulings on public policy, and her decision in the [Ricci v. DeStefano] case. Senator Kohl focused on various Supreme Court precedents, the doctrine of [Stare Decisis], privacy rights, and televising Supreme Court proceedings. In response to a question by Senator Sessions about a previous speech in which she said she hoped a wise Latina woman would make better decisions than a white male, she said that the inspirational speech "fell flat" and that she understood how her remarks could be viewed as derogatory. Further questioning continued on subsequent parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-101 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Judge Sotomayor responded to questions on several issues including her judicial philosophy and temperament, the role of empathy in judicial decision-making, her rulings in immigration cases, abortion, the death penalty, and other issues. Senator Graham in his questioning challenged Judge Sotomayer on her judicial temperament, indicating that there were several lawyers who found her demeanor on the bench to be "bullying" at times. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 5 continued the questioning beginning with questions from Senator Schumer and ending with Senator Durbin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-104 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from Supreme Court nominee and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas on the second day of his reopened confirmation hearings. Committee members questioned Judge Thomas on the sexual harassment charges alleged against him by University of Oklahoma Law Professor Anita Hill dating to the time Professor Hill worked under Judge Thomas in the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the early 1980s. Judge Thomas was questioned on his relationship with Professor Hill before and after her employment as his assistant. Senator Hatch proposed that Professor Hill created her charges from a civil rights case heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, and from the 1970s book [The Exorcist]. Judge Thomas repeated his denial of the charges put against him, and said the charges of sexual harassment were particularly painful when put against a black man as they reinforce social stereotypes against blacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21978-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first day of hearings on the appointment of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens, members and the nominee presented opening statements. Senators focused on her career, accomplishments, and academic background. Some members expressed concern at her lack of experience in the judiciary and practicing law, her decision to ban military recruiters from Harvard University during her tenure as dean of the Law School because of the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and her political views. Senators in their statements also praised the life and career of Senator Robert Byrd, who died earlier that morning. They also offered condolences to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, whose husband also passed away that day. Part 1 of the hearing includes opening statements by Senators Leahy, Sessions, Kohl, Hatch, Feinstein, Grassley, Feingold, Kyl, Specter, Graham, Schumer, Cornyn, Durbin, Coburn, and Cardin. Opening statements continue on subsequent program parts. See 294263-3 to view the remainder of opening statements and the introduction and opening statement of the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294263-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294263-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter, members and the nominee presented opening statements. Members focused on Judge Sotomayor's experience as a trial lawyer and federal judge, as well as her judicial temperament and philosophy. They also outlined several areas that would be a focus of questioning including her statements about race and ethnicity. In her testimony, Judge Sotomayor focused on her life and career, spoke about the significant influence her mother had on her success, and touched briefly on several cases she had heard as a judge. She said that she the role of a judge was to apply, not make, law and that her philosophy was "simple," "fidelity to the law." Part 4 consists of opening statements by Senators Klobuchar, Kaufman, Specter, and Franken, as well as introduction and statement of the nominee. Part 4 concludes Day 1 of opening statements. See 287672-1, 287672-101, 287672-102 and 287672-103 to view opening statements from earlier in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287672-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287672-103 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed debate on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. They voted 68 to 31 to confirm the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288257-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, economic policy, continued reaction to North Korean nuclear development programs, and the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on homosexuality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286646-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286646-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first day of hearings on the appointment of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens, members and the nominee presented opening statements. Senators focused on her career, accomplishments, and academic background. Some members expressed concern at her lack of experience in the judiciary and practicing law, her decision to ban military recruiters from Harvard University during her tenure as dean of the Law School because of the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and her political views. Ms. Kagan spoke about her experience as a law clerk for Justice Thurgood Marshall, arguing before the Supreme Court as solicitor general, and her teaching career. She vowed that if confirmed she would "consider every case impartially, modestly, with commitment to principle and in accordance with law." Senators and the nominee in their statements also praised the life and career of Senator Robert Byrd, who died earlier that morning. They also offered condolences to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, whose husband also passed away that day. Part 2 of the hearing includes opening statements by Senators Whitehouse, Klobuchar, Kaufman, and Franken, as well as introduction and statement of the nominee. See 294263-2 to view opening statements from earlier in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294263-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294263-3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Scalia responded to questions from committee members about his views regarding such topics as federal-state relationships, the Constitution, death penalty, abortion, national security versus individual rights, original intent, independent agencies versus executive branch agencies, court disciplinary structure, legislative veto, bill history, economic deregulation, affirmative action, committee reports, and executive privilege. Full coverage of day 1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150300-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Committee members made opening statements on their expectations for the hearings, Judge Roberts' qualifications, and those topics they intended to raise in questioning. Following members' opening statements Senators Lugar, Bayh and Warner introduced Judge Roberts to the committee. Judge Roberts then delivered an opening statement about the role of the judiciary and the rule of law in American government and society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188437-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued a second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. Part 5 was the final portion of the day-long hearing with questions from Senators Feingold, Grassley and Cardin. Questions focused on campaign finance regulation, marriage equality and the Defense of Marriage Act, property rights, and First Amendment issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287723-105 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287723-105 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court as the replacement for Justice John Paul Stevens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293431-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293431-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the second round of questioning, senators were allotted 20 minutes each. Part 3 consisted of questions from Senators Kyl, Graham, Cardin, and Cornyn. Questions focused on [habeas corpus] for enemy combatants, the Commerce Clause, same-sex marriage, abortion law, constitutional interpretation, foreign law and judicial philosophy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-4 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lindsey Graham talked about a number of issues in the news and responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. Among the topics he addressed were the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, Lieutenant General McChrystal's testimony at his nomination hearing about operations in Afghanistan, President Obama's speech in Egypt earlier in the morning, and General Motors's decision to file bankruptcy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286822-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286822-9 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks, panelists talked about what happened in the 1991 Senate confirmation hearing in which Professor Anita Hill testified that future Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her with his use of language while she worked for him. This program was part of a conference on the 20th anniversary of Professor Hill's testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302079-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jess Bravin talked about what to expect in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, which was to begin later in the day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294285-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294285-3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Elena Kagan was at the U.S. Supreme Court for a formal investiture as a Supreme Court justice. After the investiture she and Chief Justice John Roberts walked down the Supreme Court steps for a press photo opportunity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295777-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama was interviewed in the White House library on a wide range of issues. He spoke about choosing a Supreme Court nominee to replace Associate Justice David Souter and the qualities he sought in the nominee. He indicated that he would announce his choice in the near future. He also spoke about health care, the closing of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, the economy and the U.S. auto industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286541-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286541-4 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Members of the American Bar Association review panel testified about their rating of Judge Sotomayor, who had recieved their highest rating. They spoke about a number of topics including Judge Sotomayor's record on the bench, her judicial temperament, and methods of inquiry used during the course of the review. (Ms. Boies was briefly misidentified on air) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-102 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Witnesses called by both the majority and minority members testified about their impressions of Solicitor General Kagan, her record, and their views of her qualifications for a place on the Supreme Court. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including civil rights, gun control, abortion, campaign finance, military recruiting, and Solicitor General Kagan's temperament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294266-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294266-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Anita Hill gave the keynote address at a conference on the 20th anniversary of her testimony to a congressional committee. She alleged that future Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her with his use of language while she worked for him. This program was part of a conference on the 20th anniversary of Professor Hill's testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302079-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302079-4 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Judge Souter made his opening statement. Judiciary Committee members began their questioning of the nominee in thirty-minute rounds. There is a four-minute break midway through the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13985-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13985-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from Supreme Court nominee and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Clarence Thomas during the first day of his reopened confirmation hearings. Judge Thomas, in his second appearance of the day before the committee, vehemently denied sexually harassing University of Oklahoma Law Professor Anita Hill when they both worked for the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the early 1980's. Professor Hill's testimony preceded Judge Thomas' second statement. Judge Thomas characterized the hearing as a "travesty," and "a high-tech lynching for uppity blacks who . . . deign to think for themselves." He also said the hearing sent a message to blacks that if they do not "kow-tow" to an old order, they will be lynched. Committee members questioned Judge Thomas on his knowledge of Professor Hill's allegations, on his relationship with Professor Hill after she left the EEOC, and possible motives for Professor Hill's testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22099-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Committee members spoke about the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements committee members voted 13 to 6 to recommend confirmation by the Senate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was the only minority member to vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294632-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 3 contained questions by Senator Hatch and Senator Feinstein. Senator Hatch focused on Second Amendment cases and issues, as well as the [Rici v. DeStefano] case. Senator Feinstein asked about Judge Sotomayor's judicial philosophy and questioned critics' opinions that she would be an activist on the court. Further questioning continued on subsequent parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-102 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Carrie Severino talked about her organization's opposition to the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-5 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Judge Sotomayor responded to questions about a number of issues including eminent domain, federal environmental regulation cases, instances in which she might recuse herself, and how judges rule impartially. She also answered several questions from Senator Feingold on the limits of executive power and several recent national security cases reviewed by the Supreme Court. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 4 continued the questioning beginning with questions from Senator Grassley, ending with questions from Senator Kyl. Further questioning continued on subsequent parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287701-103 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prior to confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts and Judge Samuel Alito, a compilation of Senate Judiciary hearings on the nomination of Justice Antonin Scalia was shown. Justice Scalia's testified for two days from August 5-6 of 1986. Justice Scalia responded to questions from committee members about his views regarding such topics as federal-state relationships, the Constitution, death penalty, abortion, national security versus individual rights, original intent, independent agencies versus executive branch agencies, court disciplinary structure, legislative veto, bill history, economic deregulation, affirmative action, committee reports, and executive privilege. President Reagan nominated Justice Scalia on June 24, 1986. The Senate confirmed his nomination on September 17, 1986 with a vote of 98 to 0. Justice Scalia was named to fill the associate justice position vacated by the retirement of Chief Justice Warren Burger and subsequent re-nomination of William Rhenquist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150300-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150300-2 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary committee questioned United States Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork. Judge Bork's hearings lasted 30 hours over 5 days, taking place in September of 1987. Committee members took approximately 20 to 30 minutes each to question Judge Bork throughout the hearing. During the second day of inquiry, Senator Metzenbaum introduced the "Saturday Night Massacre," investigating Bork's role in the firing of Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox. Senator DeConcini questioned Bork's stance on the equal protection clause in deciding sex-discrimination cases, which Bork had criticized in the past. Senator Grassley questioned Bork's civil rights posture and Senator Leahy queried Judge Bork about First Amendment rights. Senator Specter questioned Bork's stance on original intent and stressed the importance of precedence in deciding Court cases. President Reagan nominated Judge Bork to the Supreme Court on July 1, 1987. The Senate rejected his nomination on October 23, 1987 with a vote of 42 in favor, 58 opposed. The history of Judge Bork's disputed nomination is a source of debate over the limits of the "Advice and Consent of the Senate" that the Constitution requires for judicial nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/998-1 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT