An insider's view of the Supreme Court appointment process chronicles the Senate's role in confirmation proceedings since the George Washington administration, suggesting that the president discuss potential nominees with the Senate before submitting his final choice.
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Senator Simon (D.-Ill.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, gives an insider's account of the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominees. He examines recent controversial confirmation hearings, especially for Clarence Thomas and Robert Bork, and earlier confirmation battles beginning with George Washington's administration. Simon offers new information and a distinctive perspective on the Thomas hearings and the Thomas-Hill confrontation. Arguing that the Senate should take its "advice and consent" responsibilities seriously, he recommends that the Senate should insure ideological diversity among Supreme Court nominees, inquire closely into the nominee's substantive views, and use executive sessions when nominees face serious charges. He also suggests that presidents should seriously seek the advice and consent of the Senate prior to nominating a justice. This thoughtful analysis is recommended for legal and political collections. See also Court of Appeal: The Black Community Speaks Out on the Racial and Sexual Politics of Thomas vs. Hill , reviewed on p. 129.--Ed.
- Steven Puro, St. Louis Univ.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Steven Puro, St. Louis Univ.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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