Votes on Alito set for next week

Tue., Jan. 17, 2006

Associated Press

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Judge Samuel Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court on Jan. 24, officials announced Monday night, and the full Senate will begin debate the following day.

In a written statement, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he looks forward to a “fair up-or-down vote” swiftly on Alito, President Bush’s choice to succeed retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Alito, 55, an appeals court judge, is assured of approval in the committee, where all 10 Republicans have indicated their support.

Prospects for confirmation in the full Senate are strong, as well.

Democrats have not yet ruled out mounting a filibuster to delay or prevent a final vote.

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