U.S. Senate votes to confirm Sotomayor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate voted 68-31 Thursday to confirm federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court. Democrats and Republicans were divided in their opinions on Sotomayor's qualifications to join the nation's highest bench. Democrats praised her... Sign in to see full entry.
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