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Legally, however, his claim to the seat seemed strong, because it depended on Blagojevich being governor, which he was.
Legally, however, his claim to the seat seemed strong, because it depended on Blagojevich being governor, which he was.
On Jan. 12, 2009, he was finally certified by the Senate.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/12/burris-certified-obamas-vacated-senate-seat/]</ref>
On Jan. 12, 2009, he was finally certified by the Senate.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/12/burris-certified-obamas-vacated-senate-seat/</ref>
Burris was seated after promising to testify truthfully to the impeachment committee of the Illinois legislature, which investigated Blagojevich.
Burris was seated after promising to testify truthfully to the impeachment committee of the Illinois legislature, which investigated Blagojevich.