WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to send Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination on to the full Senate.

Republicans came to Judge Sotomayor, impressed by her qualifications and experience, but extremely skeptical of whether she’ll be fair on the bench.

The Judiciary Committee voted 13 to 6 with every Republican except South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham against her.

Graham said his vote is based on her record, not her personal views.

“I can no more understand her heart than she can understand mine,” said   Graham.

The remaining Republicans said they have deep concerns.

“Speeches and articles describe a troubling record that hearing testimony did not resolve, said Utah’s Orrin Hatch.

“I’m not convinced she can set aside personal biases and decide cases based on the constitution,” said Iowa’s Charles Grassley.

“I am not able to confirm this nomination,” said Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama.

Sotomayor brings nearly 30 years experience in law.

That’s more than the last three nominees.

But it’s her controversial statements off the bench, saying judges make law or that a wise Latino could reach a better decision than a white man, that put her on the defensive.

Sotomayor’s supporters insist she’s clearly qualified.

“In her 17 years on bench, not one example of her ruling based on bias or sympathy,” said democratic Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont.

“I certainly don’t see any bias of any kind,” said democratic Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin.

“I’ll vote for her with enormous pride,” said California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

A full Senate vote is expected next week.