Sotomayer Confirmed by Senate

Only nine Republicans vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to be the first Hispanic and third woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.

By a vote of 68-31, the U.S. Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama’s selection to fill the seat of the retiring Justice David H. Souter. Sotomayer, who grew up in a Bronx housing project, will the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. All Democrats voted for her nomination, while all 31 who opposed her are Republicans. To read the New York Times story on the vote, go here.