Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett - Page 31

October 7, 2020

Martha McSally, Mark Kelly spar over Amy Coney Barrett vote in Arizona debate

Democratic challenger Mark Kelly's position on Amy Coney Barrett could have national significance. If he wins, he'd take office by Nov. 30, narrowing the GOP's current majority.

October 7, 2020

McConnell: Attacks on Barrett's faith by Dems, media 'are a disgrace'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., defended Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett against "ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media" related to Barrett's Catholic faith.

October 6, 2020

Trump says it'll be 'fast and easy' to confirm Amy Coney Barrett

President Trump declared on Twitter Tuesday evening that the Senate battle to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court “will be fast and easy.”

October 6, 2020

150 liberal groups tell senators to oppose Barrett as outside groups ramp up for confirmation fight

As outside groups are ramping up their efforts in the intensifying fight over the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, 150 liberal groups signed a letter Tuesday asking senators to oppose the nominee.

October 6, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett hearings: Nominee to face supercharged atmosphere in the age of coronavirus

Amy Coney Barrett heads before the Judiciary Committee less than a month before the election.

October 6, 2020

Coronavirus-positive Judiciary Republican Tillis says he will participate in Barrett hearings remotely, vote in person

Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Tuesday that he expects to participate in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett remotely, but believes he will be cleared to return to the Capitol in person to vote on moving her nomination out of committee.

October 5, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing to begin Oct. 12 as Senate ramps up COVID precautions

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday formally scheduled the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, saying that the proceedings will begin on Monday, Oct. 12.

October 5, 2020

Barrett fast-track confirmation threatened as GOP senators test positive for COVID-19, Schumer seeks delay

Positive coronavirus tests by three Republican senators, two of whom are on the Judiciary Committee, have thrown a wrench in Republican' plans to quickly confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. 

October 5, 2020

Conservative group releases pledge prodding Democratic senators not to attack Barrett on faith

The pledge references Article VI of the Constitution, which explicitly bars any religious tests for office in the federal government.

October 4, 2020

US Supreme Court to begin new term Monday amid vacancy battle

The Supreme Court will reconvene on Monday as the battle on when to fill the seat vacated following Ruth Bader Ginsburg's deaht wages on.