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Supreme Court battle and Senate consent through the years
Reagan chose Kennedy after a tense fight over Bork and Ginsburg, with Biden guiding contingent support. Kennedy's 97 to 0 confirmation in 1988 showcased a rare election-year consensus. Grassley faces a changed dynamic in Obama’s current nomination process with McConnell backing restraint and a demand for timely Senate action.
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