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U.S. Supreme Court

Aug. 7, 2010

Senate Confirms Kagan's Nomination

As anticipated, Solicitor General Elena Kagan won the approval of the U.S. Senate Thursday in her bid to become the 112th member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - As anticipated, Solicitor General Elena Kagan won the approval of the U.S. Senate Thursday in her bid to become the 112th member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

She was confirmed as the fourth woman to serve on the court on a 63-37 vote, with only five Republicans offering their support. Last summer, nine Republicans voted for Justice Sonia Sotomayor, President Barack Obama&...

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