GOP sets vote on judicial nominee filibuster

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003

Republicans want the Senate to vote tomorrow on the nomination of a federal appeals court judge.

Democrats have been filibustering Miguel Estrada, President Bush's pick to the D.C. Circuit of Appeals, citing lack of information about his views. But Republicans don't have enough votes to override the objections, according to news accounts.

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GOP Senators Move to Force Vote on Estrada (The Washington Post 3/5)
GOP files for vote on Estrada (The Washington Times 3/5)
Vote Set on Ending Filibuster on Judge (The New York Times 3/5)
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Relevant Links:
The Senate Judiciary Committee - http://judiciary.senate.gov
Federal Judicial Nominees, DOJ - http://www.usdoj.gov/olp/nominations.htm

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