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Senator Collins' Statement on Supreme Court Vacancy

Statement

Date: Sept. 18, 2020
Location: Bangor, ME
Issues: Judicial Branch

U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement on the Supreme Court vacancy:

"In order for the American people to have faith in their elected officials, we must act fairly and consistently--no matter which political party is in power. President Trump has the constitutional authority to make a nomination to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, and I would have no objection to the Senate Judiciary Committee's beginning the process of reviewing his nominee's credentials.

"Given the proximity of the presidential election, however, I do not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election. In fairness to the American people, who will either be re-electing the President or selecting a new one, the decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."


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