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Why does the senate judiciary committee hold a hearing after the president appoints a new supreme court member?
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How does the Senate Judiciary Committee pick a justice?
The Senate Judiciary Committee doesn't select a nominee to the US Supreme Court; that is the US President's responsibility. The Judiciary Committee investigates the candidate, poses both written and oral questions to him or her, and holds a hearing to determine whether they believe the nominee is suitably qualified and appropriate to serve on the Supreme Court.After the Judiciary Committee has completed its investigation, they vote whether to send the candidate to the floor for a full Senate vote with the Committee's recommendation for or against approval. Occasionally, the Senators are unable to reach a majority decision and vote to withhold a recommendation.The Senate then decides by a simple majority vote whether to confirm or reject the nominee.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Why did Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas have such a difficult time obtaining confirmation?
During Clarence Thomas' hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, a former employee, Anita Hill, accused Thomas of sexually harassing her when she worked for him at the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). The Judiciary Committee held a formal hearing to investigate the allegations and finally concluded there was insufficient evidence (or the evidence was insufficiently convincing) to terminate Thomas' nomination.The hearing resulted in the Judiciary Committee sending Thomas' nomination to the full Senate without a recommendation for or against approval. Justice Thomas was narrowly confirmed by a vote of 52-48 on October 15, 1991.
How does a judiciary committee for a home owners association function?
Read your governing documents to determine the processes in place to handle complaints and violations. The section probably contains the phrase 'Enforcement of Covenants'. Usually, a judiciary committee sits at the pleasure of the president and is easily acknowledged by the community as a (odd-numbered) group of fair-minded, reasonable owners. When the association files a complaint against an owner, the official process begins. The owner may respond within a given time period and with a defined response format. A judiciary committee hearing may be requested. The committee listens to both the association's assertions and the owner's counter-claims -- or visa versa, then retires to consider the evidence and decide the remedy. When the association files a lien against an owner, the judiciary committee is rarely involved: the lien is filed by the association's condominium-savvy attorney. Again, this process is covered in your governing documents.
When was the first Senate Judiciary Hearing held on a US Supreme Court nominee?
The Senate Judiciary Committee was created in 1816, but did not review Supreme Court nominations unless a Senator made a motion to refer the nomination to Committee, which didn't occur until 1828.The first Supreme Court nominee referred to the Committee was John Crittenden, on December 18, 1828. The records don't indicate whether testimony was given or his nomination was simply discussed in conference; however, the Committee recommended the Senate take "no action," and Crittenden's vote was postponed indefinitely.In 1868, Senate rules changed to require all political nominations first be submitted to the appropriate standing committee, except under special circumstances.The first reported record of a judicial nominee's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee was that of George Williams of Oregon. Williams was not present during the two-day, closed hearing held December 16 and 17, 1873. Neither the Committee's vote nor recommendation are in the Senate records; however, Williams' name was withdrawn prior to a vote on the Senate floor.The first public Senate Judiciary hearing was held for Louis Dembitz Brandeis, the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice. Although Brandeis himself did not appear, testimony spanned 19 days -- from February 9 through March 15, 1916, and remains the record for the longest hearing for a Supreme Court nominee.Justice Harlan F. Stone became the first nominee to appear in person at his Senate hearing in January 1925; he was subsequently approved by the Senate.The last Supreme Court justice confirmed without being referred to the Committee was James F. Byrnes, who was presented to the Senate on June 12, 1941 and confirmed by vote the same day.
Does a President need Congress approval to appoint Secretary of State?
Congress does not have to give approval to appoint the President's choice for Secretary of State. However, a confirmation hearing takes place before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
What meetings are sessions at which a committee listens to testimony?
Hearings
Who performs a background check on a US Supreme Court nominee?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducts a thorough background check of the Supreme Court nominee. This includes record checks from schools and former employers, as well as interviews with friends and colleagues.The FBI then compiles a report and provides it to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Committee makes a preliminary determination about the candidate's suitability, then formulates questions related to the individual's personal and professional life, which they supply the nominee before his or her Senate Judiciary hearing.
On what date was Justice Clarence Thomas confirmed to serve on the US Supreme Court?
President George HW Bush nominated Clarence Thomas on July 8, 1991, to replace Justice Thurgood Marshall, who was retiring.Thomas's confirmation hearing became contentious, however, when Professor Anita Hill, an attorney who had worked for Thomas at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, stepped forward and alleged Thomas had sexually harassed her and created a hostile work environment.The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing that lasted several weeks, and ended with Thomas's acquittal, but his reputation was damaged. The Judiciary Committee was unable to agree how to advise the Senate, resulting in the candidate's nomination being sent to the floor with no recommendation.Justice Thomas was narrowly confirmed by a vote of 52-48 on October 15, 1991.
Why did the US Senate judiciary committee change their mind and approve Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court the second time around?
The question implies Kagan's name was withdrawn at some point, or that a majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted against her on the first day of her hearing. This information is false. The Committee takes only one vote, at the conclusion of the nominee's hearing.Kagan was approved by a ballot of 13-6 on the second day of her hearing; there was no prior vote. The nominee's support ran along political lines, as has become the norm in Congress for both Democrats and Republicans. Senator Lindsey Graham, (R - SC) crossed party lines and cast the sole Republican vote.The issue was sent to the full Senate with a Committee recommendation in favor of confirmation. Justice Kagan was confirmed by a vote of 63-37 on August 5, 2010.
How are bills assigned to committee?
The bill has a subject and each committee is centered on a particular topic, so the bill goes to the committee that fits the bill.
What happens before a nominee becomes a Supreme Court justice?
After the President nominates someone to fill a vacancy on the US Supreme Court, the person's background and qualifications are reviewed by the FBI, then by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing to ask the nominee questions about his or her background, judicial record (if applicable), potential conflicts of interest, and whatever else the committee considers appropriate. They may then ask for a written response to follow-up questions. After the hearing, the Committee decides whether to send the nomination to the floor with a recommendation for approval or rejection, although there have been a few times in history when the Judiciary Committee's vote was split and the nomination went to the floor with no recommendation (Justice Clarence Thomas is the most recent example). The full Senate may question the nominee or may proceed directly to a vote. If 51% of those Senators present at roll call vote in favor of the nominee, he or she is appointed to the US Supreme Court. The new justice must take two oaths of office -- the standard oath sworn by all federal officers, and the judicial oath, which is issued only to judges and justices -- before he (or she) may join the bench. The Supreme Court typically holds a formal investiture ceremony before the new justice begins working cases.
How did the legislative branch react to Watergate scandal?
The Senate appointed a select committee chaired by Sam Irvin to investigate and their hearing were broadcast on net network TV for about three months and followed by much of the public. Later, the House began preliminaries to consider impeachment of the President.
