Former Sen. John Ashcroft was confirmed as attorney general by the US Senate by a 58-42 vote. Find out what the Senators said during the debate.

Confirmation hearings for several George W. Bush cabinet appointees came to an end. Find a recap of the proceedings.

Find a recap of the first two days of confirmation hearings for controversial attorney general nominee John Ashcroft.

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, the top Democrat in the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that he will oppose John Ashcroft for attorney general.

John Ashcroft's nomination as US attorney general was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 10-8 vote.