RE: [pf] The Decision - the hope that lies ahead

by David A

14 December 2000 22:51 UTC

Jill Taylor Bussiere wrote:
> What kind of majority is needed for a justice comfirmation - anybody > 
> know?  

I think it's a simple majority -- Thomas was confirmed 52-48. Looking 
around a little, it seems that the Constitution doesn't say, which has 
been interpreted to mean a simple majority.

David