Supreme Court Nominations Not Confirmed, 1789-2009 / Henry B. Hogue.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hogue, Henry B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Executive-legislative relations.

Nominations for office.

United States. Congress--Rules and practice.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Supreme Court Nominations Not Confirmed, 1789-2009

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, 2010.

Summary:

Discusses Supreme Court nominees who were not confirmed by Senate from 1789-2009. Reviews the confirmation process; summarizes unsuccessful nominations; addresses factors behind unsuccessful nominations; and examines role of Committee on the Judiciary in the confirmation process.

Contents:

The Confirmation Process Summary of Unsuccessful Nominations Factors Behind Unsuccessful Nominations Opposition to the President Opposition to the Nominee's Views Opposition to the Incumbent Court Senatorial Courtesy Allegations of Political Unreliability Perceived Lack of Qualification or Ability Interest Group Opposition Fear of Altering the Court Application of the Factors to the Miers Nomination The Committee on the Judiciary and Unsuccessful Nominations Additional Information on Nominations Additional Resources CRS Products Other Resources Tables

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages) and index.