Conservative judge Robert Bork died Wednesday . He was best known for the confirmation battle over his 1987 Supreme Court nomination . Bork was a staunch advocate for a strict interpretation of the Constitution . The Senate confirmed him on Saturday, but he did not receive an up-or-down vote from the full Senate.
Conservative judge Robert Bork died Wednesday . He was best known for the confirmation battle over his 1987 Supreme Court nomination . Bork was a staunch advocate for a strict interpretation of the Constitution . He was 85 .