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S.Res. 459

A resolution recommending certain improvements in the process by which the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary conducts evalutations of the qualifications of potential nominees for Federal judgeships.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary (ABA Committee) should review its evaluation and investigation standards regarding its recommendations to the Senate of proposed nominees to the Federal judiciary.

Sets forth the considerations to be included in such review.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the ABA Committee should report to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the implementation of such review.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate