I think the Senator has a splendid record with regard to voting for Federal judges, and I personally appreciate that. Is the Senator aware that no true filibuster has ever succeeded against any Federal court nominee, other than Abe Fortas, in the history--
Orrin Hatch: “I think the Senator has a splendid record with regard to voting for Federal judges, and I personally appreciate that. Is…”
On the recordMarch 18, 2003
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Discussing the history of filibusters against Federal court nominees.
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