In 2003, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 16-3 in favor of John Roberts' confirmation. 2003 Judiciary Committee Vote

When the U.S. Senate was considering Judge John Roberts’ confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the Senate Judiciary Committee actually recommended his confirmation in two separate votes. Later, the Senate confirmed Roberts to his seat on the D.C. Circuit by unanimous consent. Here's a breakdown of the Committee members' votes. (Note especially the Democrats backing Roberts' confirmation.)

Judiciary Committee Vote on February 27, 2003:
Democrats Voting For Roberts:
Biden
Kohl
Feinstein
Edwards

Democrats Voting Against Roberts:
Kennedy
Schumer
Durbin

Democrats Abstaining:
Leahy
Feingold

Republicans Voting for Roberts:
Hatch
Grassley
Specter
Kyl
DeWine
Sessions
Graham
Craig
Chambliss
Cornyn

Judiciary Committee Vote on May 8, 2003:
Democrats Voting For Roberts:
Leahy
Biden
Kohl
Feinstein
Feingold
Edwards

Democrats Voting Against Roberts:
Kennedy
Durbin

Democrats Not Voting:
Schumer

Republicans Voting for Roberts:
Hatch
Grassley
Specter
Kyl
DeWine
Sessions
Graham
Craig
Chambliss
Cornyn

July 20, 2005
Updated: July 21, 2005
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