Brief Description: Requesting that the United States Senate move quickly to confirm all nominations to the United States Supreme Court.

Sponsors: Senators Roach, Delvin, Schoesler, Stevens, Mulliken and Benton.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Judiciary:

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Staff: Cindy Fazio (786-7405)

Background: The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoints judges to the Supreme Court. There is a high likelihood of at least one vacancy on the United States Supreme Court during the 109th Congress. Additionally, there is a possibility of the need to elevate a sitting justice on the United States Supreme Court to the position of Chief Justice during the 109th Congress.

Summary of Bill: The memorialists respectfully pray that our United States Senators move quickly to confirm all nominations by President George W. Bush to the United States Supreme Court.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.