Sentence examples for proceedings confirmation from inspiring English sources

The decision means that the next stage of the criminal proceedings, confirmation of charges, can go ahead in The Hague this week.

He was also the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee during two of the most contentious Supreme Court nomination battles of the past 50 years: the confirmation proceedings for Robert H. Bork, who was defeated, and Clarence Thomas, who was confirmed after an explosive hearing in which Anita Hill had accused Mr. Thomas of sexual harassment.

That means that Senate confirmation proceedings for the Bush cabinet will begin under Democratic leadership.

"When I told you during my confirmation proceedings that I now have only one client, I meant it.

And his own future back home is tied somewhat to Hispanics who will be closely watching the confirmation proceedings.

In a carefully worded statement, she told committee members during her confirmation proceedings that the agency "is not currently developing" any such regulations.

Foreign regulators are beyond the reach of Congress, which oversees American securities regulation through confirmation proceedings, enforcement hearings and approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission's budget.

An important adviser to Mr. Bork during his unsuccessful confirmation proceedings, Judge Randolph is known for being among the more conservative members of the court.

President Obama repeatedly accused China of outright currency manipulation during the presidential campaign, and Mr. Geithner echoed that opinion during his confirmation proceedings.

Moreover, as the wife of a sitting senator, Ms. Chao will probably be treated with additional deference in the Senate confirmation proceedings.

Herb Perone, a spokesman at Finra, said that following the customary practice of presidential appointees, Ms. Schapiro would not comment about the case while her confirmation proceedings were pending.