The experiences of the two justices nominated by 
    President Clinton provide useful examples of fair 
    treatment and a reasonable timetable for Senate action. 
    In 1993, the Senate voted on and confirmed Justice Ruth 
    Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court 42 days after 
    President Clinton submitted her nomination. And despite 
    the significant philosophical differences many senators 
    had with Justice Ginsburg, she received 96 votes in favor 
    of confirmation.

    The following year, Justice Stephen Breyer was confirmed 
    73 days after his nomination was submitted, with 87 votes 
    in his favor. Again, Republican senators in large numbers 
    voted for confirmation of Justice Breyer despite 
    significant philosophical differences. These examples 
    show that the thorough consideration of a nominee does 
    not require months of delay.