Checks and Balances

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Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) opening statement at Roberts confirmation hearing.
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) offers opening comments at the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee John Roberts.
September 12, 2005 : 6 min.

Judge John Roberts' Opening Statement at Confirmation Hearing for U.S. Chief Justice
In his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, John Roberts talks about his understanding of the role of a Supreme Court Justice.
September 12, 2005 : 3 min.

Former Supreme Court Nominee Robert Bork
The former Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork discusses John Roberts' nomination and the confirmation process.
August 2, 2005 : 5 min.

John Roberts on Capitol Hill
John Roberts meets with Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME), illustrating the Senate's role of advise and consent on nominations.
July 27, 2005 : 4 min.

Confirmation of Justices
Senators Bill Frist (R-TN), Harry Reid (D-NV), and Arlen Specter (R-PA) discuss their meeting with the President regarding Supreme Court nominations.
July 12, 2005 : 7 min.

Democrats Petition to Save the Filibuster
Democratic senators object to limits on the checks and balances function of the filibuster for judicial nominations.
May 23, 2005 : 2 min.

Standing Committee Procedure
The renewal of the Patriot Act and the committee's attempt to get information from the executive branch.
April 5, 2005 : 5 min.

Electoral College Ballot Count
Vice President Cheney, in his role as president of the Senate, counts the Electoral College ballots in a joint session of Congress.
January 6, 2005 : 2 min.

The History and Role of the Senate
Senator Byrd (D-WV) spoke about the history of the Senate and the powers and responsibilities bestowed on senators by the Constitution.
September 15, 1998 : 58 min. 13 sec.

Ronald Reagan's Presidency
President Reagan's relationship with Congress, including use of the veto power and executive privilege.
April 1, 1993 : 4 min.
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