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John Sarbanes: “Now, in 1996, with a Democratic President, President Clinton, and a Republican Senate, the Senate confirmed no judges…”

On the recordMarch 19, 1997
Now, in 1996, with a Democratic President, President Clinton, and a Republican Senate, the Senate confirmed no judges for the court of appeals, none whatsoever, and 17 judges for the district court. Now, in 1992, the previous election year--that was when Mr. Bush was President----
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Discussing judicial confirmations during the Clinton administration.

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