U.S. Senator / Democratic-MA
Judicial confirmation votes cast by Edward Kennedy
Senator Edward Kennedy cast 7 recorded votes on federal judicial nominations in this dataset, 2 to confirm, 4 against, and 1 not voting.
Votes cast 7 · Confirmed 2 · Against 4 · Not voting 1
Confirmation votes
| Judge | Court | Nominated by | Year | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Sotomayor | Supreme Court | Barack Obama | 2009 | Not voting |
| Samuel A. Alito Jr. | Supreme Court | George W. Bush | 2006 | Against |
| John Glover Roberts Jr. | Supreme Court | George W. Bush | 2005 | Against |
| Stephen Gerald Breyer | Supreme Court | William J. Clinton | 1994 | Confirm |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Supreme Court | William J. Clinton | 1993 | Confirm |
| Clarence Thomas | Supreme Court | George H.W. Bush | 1991 | Against |
| David Hackett Souter | Supreme Court | George H.W. Bush | 1990 | Against |
Sources: Senate.gov roll-call votes and the FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Verify against the primary source before relying. Informational only; not a consumer report (FCRA).