The highest court in the land, the U.S. Supreme Court, has ruled against hand recounts in Florida. The decision could mean that George Bush will be the next president of the United States.

The court reversed a Florida Supreme Court order to count votes in several Democratic parts of Florida. Find out more about this case on our election page...

What exactly are they arguing over? Listen to their sessions before the Supreme Court justices:

Bush attorney Ted Olson argues that the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn a Florida Supreme Court order to go ahead with hand recounts. (Text and RealAudio) (12/11)

Florida Sec. of State lawyer Joseph Klock answers questions about voting law in Florida. (Text and RealAudio) (12/11)

Gore lawyer David Boies tells the Supreme Court that thousands of ballots were missed in machine tallies and should be counted by hand. (Text and RealAudio:Part One and Part Two) (12/11)

Bush attorney Ted Olson reclaims the remainder of his time. (RealAudio) (12/11)