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.