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On October 23, 1987, the United States Senate rejected Robert Bork's nomination to the Supreme Court by a roll-call vote of 42–58. This is the most recent Supreme Court nomination to be rejected by vote of the Senate.
Oct 24, 1987 · Oct. 24, 1987. WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 — One of the fiercest battles ever waged over a Supreme Court nominee ended today as the Senate decisively rejected the nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork....
Sep 21, 2018 · CNPGetty Images. Reagan nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Robert Bork, testifies on the fourth day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing in Washington D C. Bork was rejected by the...
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Oct 23, 2023 · October 23, 2023 | by NCC Staff. More in Constitution Daily Blog. On October 23, 1987, the United States Senate held one of the most-controversial votes on a Supreme Court nominee in its history, when it rejected Robert Bork’s appointment.
Dec 21, 2019 · December 21, 20197:00 AM ET. Tamara Keith. 6-Minute Listen. Playlist. Enlarge this image. In 1987, then-Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., center, was running for president and also chair of the Senate...
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Sep 26, 2018 · Robert Bork at his Supreme Court confirmation hearing on September 18, 1987. CNP/Getty Images. As allegations of sexual assault and misconduct swirl around Supreme Court nominee Brett...
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Latest Action. 10/23/1987 - Nomination rejected 42 yeas, 58 nays (No. 348 Ex.). Date Received from President. 07/07/1987. Committee. Senate Judiciary. Actions: PN487 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Sort by.
