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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....
On October 23, 1987, the Senate rejected Robert Bork's nomination to the Supreme Court by a vote of 42–58. Altogether, two Democrats and 40 Republicans voted in favor of confirmation, whereas 52 Democrats and six Republicans voted against.
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Oct 23, 2023 · 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.
Sep 21, 2018 · 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 Senate. In...
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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...
Dec 21, 2019 · In 1987, then-Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., center, was running for president and also chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responsible for leading the Supreme Court confirmation hearings...
Description. Robert H. Bork, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, vice Lewis F. Powell, Jr., retired. Organization. The Judiciary. Latest Action. 10/23/1987 - Nomination rejected 42 yeas, 58 nays (No. 348 Ex.). Date Received from President. 07/07/1987. Committee. Senate Judiciary.
