questioning continued until January 12, after which witness statements continued until January 13. On January 16, Senator Specter's office announced that the committee vote would take place one week later than originally planned, on January 24, with the full Senate to take up debate on the nomination the following day. Day 2 (Jan. 10) Committee Chairman Specter addressed the unitary executive theory. He asked Alito about his understanding of the Truman Steel Seizure case, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, and about the Court's theory of "super precedent," recently articulated by Chief Justice John Roberts. In a humorous motion Specter said super-duper precedent as regards the Casey case. Alito was questioned about his membership in the Concerned Alumni of Princeton (CAP), described in some media reports as a racist, sexist organization that sought to restrict the admission of women and minorities to the private institution. When questioned by Senator Patrick Leahy (D) about his involvement, Alito claimed to have no memory of being a member of the group. However, in his 1985 'Personal Qualifications Statement' when applying to be an Assistant Attorney General, he listed his membership in CAP as a qualification. Leahy stated "I can't believe at age 35 when applying for a job" that he couldn't know. It was subsequently pointed out by several senators that several alumni of Princeton, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R) and former Senator Bill Bradley (D) had publicly deplored the group's activity. Senator Orrin Hatch (R) pointed out that Alito was not an officer of CAP, and also asked Alito "Are you against the admission of women or minorities?" Alito replied "Absolutely not, Senator. No". Alito did not immediately recuse himself from a case involving the low-cost mutual-fund company Vanguard. Senator Hatch addressed this issue, citing the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary as saying (after investigating the Vanguard nonrecusal), "Judge Alito ... is of the highest ethical standing." Alito then was allowed to explain the facts of the Vanguard case. Alito asserted that he abided by Section 455 of Title 28. Senator Ted Kennedy (D) reminded Alito that he had testified that he would recuse himself during his 3rd Circuit Court confirmation. Alito said that it was a pro se case (meaning it was not argued by a lawyer). He stated that the court handles pro se cases differently from cases argued by lawyers. He said that the