Sotomayor's is going on to the full Senate vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court on a 13-6 vote, clearing the way for a vote before the full Senate.

SC Senator Graham will vote for Sonia Sotomayor

A key Republican senator announced Wednesday he plans to vote for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's decision bucks the views of most of his conservative GOP colleagues.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/22/key-gop-senator-to-back-sotomayor/

Republicans delay Judge Sonia Sotomayor Vote

Republicans delay Judge Sonia Sotomayor Vote for 1 week. The Senate Judiciary Committee puts off its vote on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor for one week after Republicans asked for a delay.

Number of Hispanic judges on Federal Bench

Of the 1,294 sitting federal judges nationwide, 71 are Hispanic. Ninety Hispanic federal judges have served throughout history.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/06/new-hispanic-federal-judge-empathetic-to-common/

NHBA travels to D.C. in support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor

On behalf of Nebraska Hispanic Bar Association (NHBA), Shirley A. Mora James, President of NHBA, traveled to Washington D.C. and met privately with both United States Senators Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns to gain their support for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Senator Ben Nelson indicated he will vote for Judge Sonia Sotomayor's ascension to the United States Supreme Court. This effort was a joint collaboration between Nebraska Hispanic Bar Association and Latinas Unidas to ensure that the collective voice of Nebraskan Latina/os are being presented and heard in Washington D.C.