Supreme Court battles go back to George Washington's time

WASHINGTON (WTXF/AP) - This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the full Senate are expected to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Gorsuch would fill the seat vacated by the death of Antonin Scalia, more than a year ago.

Wondering when Supreme Court nominations became so politically contentious? Only about 222 years ago -- when the Senate voted down George Washington's choice for chief justice.