The United States Senate on Monday confirmed conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as a replacement to former liberal ...
The United States Senate on Monday confirmed conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as a replacement to former liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died in September, AFP reported. The House voted 52-48 to confirm her nomination. This gives the court a 6-3 conservative majority and marks a landmark win for President Donald Trump just a week before the presidential election.
All Democrats voted against Barrett’s confirmation. Republican Senator Susan Collins also voted against confirming a jury so close to the election.
The White House will organise a swearing-in ceremony for Barrett on Monday evening. Justice Clarence Thomas will administer the oath of office. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the judicial oath at the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Barrett said she was humbled by the confirmation. “I stand here tonight, truly honoured and humbled,” said the 48-year-old religious conservative jurist.
President Trump hailed Barrett’s confirmation, calling it “a momentous day” for the US. “This is a momentous day for America, for the United States Constitution and for the fair and impartial rule of law,” said Trump.
Democrats criticised the hasty confirmation. “You may win this vote.... But you will never ever get your credibility back,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. “In the process, you will speed the precipitous decline...
