Vote on Roberts tentatively set
on Sep 26, 2005 at 12:04 pm
Senate leaders have tentatively set Thursday of this week as the day for a final vote in the Senate on the nomination of Circuit Judge John G. Roberts, Jr., to be Chief Justice. If, as expected, he is confirmed, he could quickly take the oath and join the Court when its new Term formally opens next Monday, Oct. 3.
The Senate was due to begin floor debate on the nomination on Monday afternoon. It will be called up as Calendar 317, and the debate will continue until 5:30 p.m.
