Ben Nelson on Supreme Court Justices

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Voting Record

Confirmation of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

In August of 2010, the Senate voted to confirm Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court 63-37. Ben Nelson voted against confirming Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court.

Ben Nelson voted against confirming Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court.

Confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

In August of 2009, the Senate voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the supreme court 68-31. Ben Nelson voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the supreme court.

Ben Nelson voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the supreme court.

Confirmation of Justice Samuel Alito

In January of 2006, the senate voted to confirm Justice Samuel Alito. Ben Nelson voted in favor of confirming Justice Alito.

Ben Nelson voted in favor of confirming Justice Alito.

Motion to End Debate on Samuel Alito

In 2006, a vote was taken for cloture on the nomination of Justice Samuel Alito. The filibuster of Justice Alito failed to get the votes needed. Ben Nelson voted to end the filibuster.

Ben Nelson voted to end the filibuster.

Confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts

In September of 2005, the Senate voted to confirm John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. Ben Nelson voted in favor of the Chief Justice's confirmation.

Ben Nelson voted in favor of the Chief Justice's confirmation.

 

Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation

This representative has not been identified as sponsoring or cosponsoring significant legislation related to this title.

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