Republicans plan to delay panel vote on Sotomayor but see quick confirmation debate

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans, divided over whether to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic justice, aren’t planning a drawn-out floor debate on her nomination.

Top Republican on Senate Judiciary Committee says he remains troubled by Sotomayor’s record

WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the Senate committee reviewing Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination said Sunday her testimony did not settle his concerns about elevating her to the Supreme Court.

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