U.S. Supreme Court
Jun. 9, 2012
Democrats move to get Hurwitz confirmed
For the second time in three weeks, Senate Democrats moved to pierce Republican opposition to a confirmation vote for a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals candidate.
By Robert Iafolla< br/> Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON -- For the second time in three weeks, Senate Democrats moved to pierce Republican opposition to a confirmation vote for a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals candidate. Party leadership filed Thursday for a procedural vote for nominee Andrew D. Hurwitz, currently a justice on Arizona's Supreme Court. If Hurwitz attracts the support of at least 60 senators, that would "invoke cloture" and clear the way for his confirmati...
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