Today the U.S. Senate finally did its job and voted on the confirmation of Judge Leslie Southwick for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Southwick was confirmed by a vote of 59 - 38. His confirmation is a victory for defenders of the Constitution and a defeat for liberal extremists who support activist judges. Before Southwick could receive his confirmation vote three-fifths of the Senate had to vote to "invoke cloture" which ended debate, prevented a partisan filibuster, and allowed a fair up-or-down vote on the nomination of Judge Leslie Southwick. Cloture was invoked by a vote of 62 - 35. Check the AdvanceUSA Vote Watch page to see how your senators voted on this important judicial confirmation.
For more information on this crucial nomination click here or check the Southwick category here at AdvanceUSA Blog.
Vote to End Debate on Leslie Southwick’s Nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
October 24, 2007
Full Results | News Story
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PRES |
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NV |
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Republican |
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49 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Democratic |
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13 |
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34 |
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— |
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3 |
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Independent |
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— |
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1 |
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— |
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TOTALS |
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62 |
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35 |
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— |
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3 |
Vote to Confirm Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
October 24, 2007
Full Results | News Story
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Yeas |
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Nays |
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PRES |
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NV |
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Republican |
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49 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Democratic |
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10 |
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37 |
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— |
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3 |
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Independent |
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— |
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1 |
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TOTALS |
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59 |
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38 |
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3 |