The nomination will now be considered by Congress for confirmation.
9/27/2020 10:30
On Saturday, President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died on Sept. 18 and on Friday became the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol, where she was honored by members of Congress.
Barrett, a judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago and former law professor, has been among front runners for a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court during Trump’s presidency.
Barbara Lagoa, a judge appointed by Trump to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last December, was another possible nominee.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he favors voting on the confirmation of Trump’s nominee before the Nov. 3 election, as has U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah.
According to Roll Call, the Senate Judiciary Committee will likely begin Barrett’s confirmation hearings Oct. 12.
The Republicans need a majority vote to confirm Barrett, which is close with their 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate. Vice President Mike Pence would vote in the event there is a 50-50 tie.
ACA also recently reported on the possible impacts of the nomination and changes at the U.S. Supreme Court in an article for members, Breaking Down What’s Next for the TCPA.
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