Sep 29th, 2005 · The Senate votes 78-22 to confirm John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. Roberts was widely expected to be confirmed; about half the Senate Democrats voted in favor of him. At 50, he will be the youngest chief justice in U.S. history.
Sep 29th, 2005 · Senators are expected to battle over who will fill Sandra Day O'Connor's seat in the Supreme Court. Renee Montagne talks to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid about the nomination of the next Supreme Court Justice.
Sep 29th, 2005 · At a White House ceremony Sept. 29, John G. Roberts is sworn in as the 17th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Earlier, the Senate voted 78-22 to confirm Roberts' nomination to succeed the late William Rehnquist.
Sep 29th, 2005 · The Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee John Roberts as U.S. chief justice Thursday. Democrats -- especially those who are thinking about running for president in 2008 -- must weigh the political ramifications of their votes.
Sep 29th, 2005 · The U.S. Senate has confirmed Judge John Roberts to be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Alex Chadwick offers listeners the latest news on the vote.
Sep 29th, 2005 · The Senate votes 78-22 to confirm John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. The court opens a new term next week. Among the issues it will address: campaign financing, assisted suicide and military recruiters on campus.
Sep 22nd, 2005 · The Senate Judiciary Committee votes 13-5 to recommend John Roberts as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The nomination now faces a vote of the full Senate. The five committee Democrats who voted against Roberts said they were not confident he would protect individual rights.
Sep 22nd, 2005 · The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to approve Judge John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. The panel's 13-5 vote clears the way for a full vote on the Senate floor. Lakshmi Singh reports.