Beltway Confidential

It’s Justice Alito’s filibuster-versary — how much has the Senate changed since then?

By David Freddoso
Published January 30, 2017 9:00pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
It’s Justice Alito’s filibuster-versary — how much has the Senate changed since then?
Eleven years ago tomorrow, Justice Alito was confirmed by a vote of 58 to 42. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) | MANUEL BALCE CENETA

Eleven years ago today, the U.S. Senate voted 72-25 to end debate on the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (Two Republicans and Democrat Tom Harkin of Iowa did not vote.)

Eleven years ago tomorrow, Alito was confirmed by a vote of 58 to 42.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Barack Obama Commentary Congress David Freddoso Democratic Party Filibuster George W. Bush Law Samuel Alito Supreme Court