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In which committee did Jeff Sessions' 1986 judgeship nomination face opposition?
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Jeff Sessions' 1986 judgeship nomination faced opposition in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Allegations of racism were made against him, which he denied. The committee voted against advancing his nomination, and it was later withdrawn.
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