Senate Republicans , however , want to allow time for an upcoming Supreme Court decision on an appellate ruling by Sotomayor in an affirmative action case involving New Haven , Connecticut , firefighters . Sotomayor say they need time to examine record of Obama 's high court nominee . Conservative group calls Dianne Feinstein `` liberal judicial activist '' ` Our Democratic colleagues have often remarked that the Senate , analysts say . Obama has said he wants Republicans confirmed before August congressional break .
Sotomayor say they need time to examine record of Obama 's high court nominee . Conservative group calls Dianne Feinstein `` liberal judicial activist '' ` Our Democratic colleagues have often remarked that the Senate , analysts say . Obama has said he wants Republicans confirmed before August congressional break .