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On the recordJanuary 12, 2006
Senate Democrats are pushing to delay a vote on Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, whose confirmation hearings wrapped up today.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussion on the delay of the vote for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.

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