'The Senate has set a standard for fairness with Janice Rogers Brown and we expect the same for the remaining judicial nominees.' -Tony Perkins, President of FRC

Yesterday, Justice Janice Rogers Brown became the newest judge on the D.C. Circuit court by a vote of 56 to 43. Brown, first nominated by President Bush, received her cloture vote Tuesday, 65-32.

"We are pleased that Justice Brown, who helped break glass ceilings, fight past racial barriers and overcome religious litmus tests, has finally joined the D.C. Court of Appeals. She is a wonderful role model to our youth and we trust her to serve dutifully and fairly," said Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council.

"While we celebrate that this well qualified jurist can finally move forward after such a long struggle for a simple up-or-down vote, we must ask for the same courtesy for William Myers, Henry Saad, Brett Kavanaugh, William Haynes, Thomas Griffith, and Susan Neilson. They deserve a fair up or down vote as well," says Perkins

"The Senate has set a standard for fairness with Janice Rogers Brown and we expect the same for the remaining judicial nominees."

"The courts are in distress and we need to make sure that qualified jurists are receiving a fair deal. We are happy that Judge Brown has finally completed the process and come out victorious. We are eager to see the others pass through the process as well and receive their vote in the Senate."

Later this week a floor vote is also expected on William Pryor (first nominated 790 days ago). Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) has rightfully vowed to restore Constitutional propriety in the nominating process if any further judicial filibusters occur -- and that chance may be approaching.

Senator Frist and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced agreements on Monday to move forward on the nominations of Richard Griffin and David McKeague (both first nominated 1,307 days ago) for the 6th Circuit Appeals Court in Cincinnati. Please continue to let your Senators know this trend of fair up-or-down votes on ALL of President Bush's nominees must continue.

Source: Family Research Council

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