Votes Other than Favorably on Judicial Nominations, 1939-2003

Judicial nominations are submitted to the Senate by the President. Once a nomination is submitted, the Senate refers it to the Judiciary Committee. Either the Senate or the Senate Judiciary Committee may choose not to act when considering the nomination. If the Judiciary Committee does act and schedules a vote on a nominee, any of four motions can be made

The Law : Prerogative Power and Executive Branch Czars: President Obama's Signing Statement

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The Law : President Obama's Signing Statements and the Expansion of Executive Power

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Judicial Nomination Statistics: U.S. District and Circuit Courts, 1977-2003

This report provides statistics regarding procedural actions taken on U.S. district and circuit court nominations

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: History, Operations, and Current Issues

This report summarizes the history, functionality, and current events of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO). The report's overview includes information on why the administration was founded by examining its origins and the role of it in contemporary court proceedings. Moreover, the report highlights how the AO has taken on roles in emergency management

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-Present: A Summary Overview

This report discusses the veto power vested in the President by Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution. It provides a general overview and a table of presidential vetoes from 1789-2004, listing the coincident Congresses, regular vetoes, pocket vetoes, total vetoes, and vetoes overridden for each president