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George W. Bush: The Senate has a responsibility to exercise its constitutional advice and consent function and hold an up-or-down vote…

On the recordMarch 5, 2003
The Senate has a responsibility to exercise its constitutional advice and consent function and hold an up-or-down vote on a judicial nominee within a reasonable time.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Senate Action To Block a Vote on the Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be a United States Court of Appeals...

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