In 1987 the Democratic-controlled judiciary committee defeated the Supreme Court nomination of

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In 1987, President Reagan nominated Robert Bork to serve on the Supreme Court. Bork's views on civil rights, abortion, and other hotly contested issues made him a lightning rod for criticism from liberal groups. The Democratic-controlled judiciary committee ultimately voted against his nomination, making him the first Supreme Court nominee to be defeated since the 19th century.

In 1987 the Democratic-Controlled Judiciary Committee Defeated the Supreme Court