NEW YORK—Bronx-born Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed Thursday as the 111th justice to serve on the United States Supreme Court by a margin of 68-31 in the U.S Senate.
The new associate justice, nominated by President Barack Obama, is the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.
Upon the Senate’s “historical vote,” Obama said he appreciated the Senate for her confirmation and delivered words of thanks to the Senate Judiciary Committee members for their hard work. He then reflected on the legacies of this newly appointed judge.
“Like so many other aspects of this nation, I’m filled with pride in this achievement and great confidence that Judge Sotomayor will make an outstanding Supreme Court justice,” said Obama in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
“This is a wonderful day for Judge Sotomayor and her family, but I also think it’s a wonderful day for America.”
The new associate justice, nominated by President Barack Obama, is the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.
Upon the Senate’s “historical vote,” Obama said he appreciated the Senate for her confirmation and delivered words of thanks to the Senate Judiciary Committee members for their hard work. He then reflected on the legacies of this newly appointed judge.
“Like so many other aspects of this nation, I’m filled with pride in this achievement and great confidence that Judge Sotomayor will make an outstanding Supreme Court justice,” said Obama in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
“This is a wonderful day for Judge Sotomayor and her family, but I also think it’s a wonderful day for America.”
