Update (2:21 p.m. CST):
Judge Roberts sworn in as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States.
How the Senate Voted on Roberts
In his speech, Roberts says that he wishes to carry on what Chief Justice Rehnquist passed on to him.
Update (11:45 p.m. CST):
CONFIRMED: Chief Justice Roberts, the 17th Chief Justice of the United States of America.
See FoxNews’ article on the confirmation.
Roberts to be sworn in at 3:00 in the White House today.
White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan:
Someone that the American people will be proud of for many years to come.
vote - 78 to 22…
All Republicans voted ‘I’, 23 Democrats voted ‘I’.
Mary Landrieu votes yes to Roberts.
Among those voting nay were Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Sen. Tom Harken, D-Iowa. Sen. John Kerry, D.
Only person from the gang of 14 voting against Sen Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii.
Only John Marshall at age 45 was younger than Roberts will be as the Chief Justice.
Frist said Roberts was well qualified and deserving of the position:
[Roberts] is the brightest of the bright.