The Senate judiciary committee voted on Sept. 27 by 13 to one to confirm the nomination of Judge David Souter to the Supreme Court. (BNCI)
By a vote of 100 yeas to 0 nays, (Vote No. 4 EX), the Senate confirmed the nomination of Tommy G. Thompson, of Wisconsin, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.(BNCI)
The Senate last week confirmed the nomination of Josette Shiner, a former managing editor at The Washington Times, as deputy U.S. trade representative. (BNCI)