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Women's right to vote celebates 90 years but struggle for equality continues
(Democrat - Nevada) 08/18/10
Sen. Harry Reid: "Democrats have worked to rectify this continuing inequality by passing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to ensure that women are paid the same as men for the same work. Democrats also passed health care reform that bans insurance companies from charging women more than men for the same coverage on the basis of their gender, and that provides free preventative care for millions of women across America. And Democrats voted overwhelmingly to send Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, putting three female Justices on the Supreme Court for the first time in our nation’s history."

SEN. HAGAN-BACKED JUDGE CONFIRMED FOR 4TH CIRCUIT
(Democrat - North Carolina) 08/05/10
"North Carolina won because Jim Wynn, a highly qualified, experienced and fair-minded judge, will be serving on the 4th Circuit. I will continue working with my colleagues to ensure Judge Al Diaz, who was approved unanimously by the Judiciary Committee, is also confirmed as swiftly as possible."

Sen. Scott Brown Statement Opposing Elena Kagan Nomination
(Republican - Massachusetts) 08/05/10

SEN. BOND OPPOSES ELENA KAGAN FOR SUPREME COURT
(Republican - Missouri) 08/05/10

Sen. Lincoln a 'yes' on Kagan
(Democrat - Arkansas) 08/04/10

Sen. Bill Nelson will vote for Elena Kagan
(Democrat - Florida) 08/03/10

Sen. Risch to Oppose Kagan Confirmation
(Republican - Idaho) 08/03/10

SEN. ROCKEFELLER STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF ELENA KAGAN TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
(Democrat - West Virginia) 08/03/10
"I believe she understands, and cares about, the enormously important role that our courts play in protecting the freedoms of all Americans under the Constitution. “Ms. Kagan’s record speaks volumes about her qualifications for this role—a clerk to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, an esteemed law professor, an adviser to President Clinton, the first female Dean of Harvard’s law school, and the first female Solicitor General of the United States. Ms. Kagan’s dedication to our country is admirable and her career is distinguished. It is no surprise that she has received support from both sides of the aisle and across the political spectrum—I too feel confident in giving my full support to her confirmation.”

Sen. Gillibrand Announces Support For Elena Kagan Supreme Court Nomination
(Democrat - New York) 08/02/10
“Solicitor General Kagan is a strong, brilliant New Yorker, and I am proud to support her confirmation for the Supreme Court. Her historic achievements as the first woman to become Dean of Harvard Law School, and the first woman to serve as U.S. Solicitor General, demonstrates her level of excellence and strength of character. Solicitor General Kagan’s record of achievement, respect for the rule of law, and ability to build consensus has earned her strong, bipartisan support. I believe she is exactly the kind of Justice we need on the high court and I urge my colleagues to join me in support of her confirmation.”

Sen. Lautenberg Statement on Upcoming Senate Confirmation Vote for Elena Kagan
(Democrat - New Jersey) 08/02/10
“Ms. Kagan demonstrated last month during her Judiciary Committee hearings that she is clearly qualified for the job. Her background as a legal scholar and public servant will bring a diversity of experience to a Court consisting entirely of former judges. In addition, her history of building consensus across ideological divides will serve an important role. “I look forward to voting in favor of Ms. Kagan’s nomination later this week."