He assumed senior status on October 3 , 1983 .
After Senator Kennedy 's assassination Senator Javits personally escorted Lasker to the Senate Judiciary hearing and apologized for holding up Lasker 's confirmation .
Lasker assumed senior status on October 3 , 1983 .
After Senator Kennedy 's assassination Senator Javits personally escorted Lasker to the Senate Judiciary hearing and apologized for holding up Lasker 's confirmation .