United States DC Circuit
Judicial Watch, Inc. v. US Senate, 04-5422
Dismissal of plaintiff's suit against defendants, the Senate and individuals, alleging that certain senate rules effectively unconstitutionally require supermajority support for confirmation of judicial nominees, is affirmed due to plaintiff's lack of standing.
Appellate Information
- Argued 10/28/2005
- Decided 12/23/2005
- Published 12/23/2005
Judges
- Before: SENTELLE and GARLAND, Circuit Judges, and WILLIAMS, Senior Circuit Judge.
Court
- United States DC Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Paul J. Orfanedes argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were James F. Peterson, Michael J. Hurley, and Meredith L. Cavallo.
- For Appellees:
- Thomas E. Caballero, Assistant Senate Legal Counsel, argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief were Patricia Mack Bryan, Senate Legal Counsel, Morgan J. Frankel, Deputy Senate Legal Counsel, and Grant R. Vinik, Assistant Senate Legal Counsel.