John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States, vice William H. Rehnquist, deceased.

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 22. Record Vote Number: 245.

September 29, 2005

Considered by Senate pursuant to unanimous consent of September 27, 28, 2005.

September 29, 2005

Considered by Senate pursuant to unanimous consent agreement of Tuesday, September 27, 2005.

September 28, 2005

By unanimous consent agreement, debate set for 9-28-05.

September 27, 2005

Considered by Senate pursuant to unanimous consent of 9/26/05.

September 27, 2005

By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote set for Thursday, September 29, 2005.

September 26, 2005

Considered by Senate per unanimous consent agreement of Thursday, Septebmer 22, 2005.

September 26, 2005

By unanimous consent agreement, debate set for September 26, 2005.

September 22, 2005

Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 317.

September 22, 2005

Reported by Senator Specter, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed report.

September 22, 2005

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.

September 22, 2005

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held and concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-158.

September 15, 2005

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-158.

September 14, 2005

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-158.

September 13, 2005

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-158.

September 12, 2005

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

September 6, 2005