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Oct. 6, 2018 Believe Women. Believe Survivors. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "With today's vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh, Senate Republicans have once again failed women & survivors, abdicated the Senate's constitutional advice & consent role, and undermined the public's confidence in our nation's Supreme Court. My statement:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2018 Scott Votes to Confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Sen. Tim Scott
Oct. 6, 2018 Tillis: GOP Must Resist Urge To Emulate Democrats' Tactics In Future SCOTUS Confirmations Sen. Thom Tillis
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "I am disappointed, frustrated, and angry today--but I'm more motivated than ever to get up tomorrow and keep fighting for the families I represent in Washington state & for the kind of country I know we can be." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2018 Shaheen Votes Against Kavanaugh Confirmation Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 6, 2018 Ernst Statement on Judge Kavanaugh Confirmation as Associate Justice for Supreme Court of the United States Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2018 Boyle Condemns Senate Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court Rep. Brendan Boyle
Oct. 6, 2018 Whitehouse Statement on Kavanaugh Confirmation Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 6, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement Following Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 6, 2018 Senate Confirms Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court With Fischer's Support Sen. Deb Fischer
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Lowest unemployment since 1969 Highest wage growth in 17 months #TaxCuts at every income level 90% of Americans seeing higher take home pay #Kavanaugh confirmed, Nothing but net." Rep. Steve Scalise
Oct. 6, 2018 Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Condemn Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Rep. Diana DeGette
Oct. 6, 2018 Barrasso Statement on Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court Sen. John Barrasso
Oct. 6, 2018 Vice Chair Linda Sánchez Statement on Senate Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court Rep. Linda Sánchez
Oct. 6, 2018 Merkley on Kavanaugh Confirmation: "a Dark Day" Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 6, 2018 Cortez Masto: Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh an Assault on Independence of Judiciary Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 6, 2018 Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh Sen. John Hoeven
Oct. 5, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Mazie Hirono
Oct. 5, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Cory Booker
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Ted Cruz
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I listened to Dr. Ford. We all did. I heard her voice & it rang so true to me. She was honest. She was sincere. She was credible. She had no reason to lie. She felt it was her civic duty to speak up for a job interview of a man who wants to sit on the highest court in the land." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I have heard too many people--including the President--dismiss Dr. Ford. What does it say to young girls in high school & college? What message does it say to young men? I don't want my grandchildren to hear that message. I want my country to be better than that." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford is not alone. Senators will hear from people in their own states who've come forward because Dr. Ford did. To everyone who has a story, DO NOT be silent--that is not how we win this for the future. We believe you." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In 1991, I watched the Senate's unfair treatment of Anita Hill who bravely came forward to share her traumatic experience at the hands of a powerful man. Today, I'm so proud to see people in WA rise up & make their voices heard to stop that awful history from repeating itself." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to see people in WA march & make their voices heard against Judge Kavanaugh's nomination--we need your energy now more than ever, so don't give up the fight. #BelieveWomen" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "You can be frustrated by today's vote, but don't despair--and please keep making your voices heard. Now, more than ever, we need to keep up this fight--for women, for survivors, and for future generations." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I'm minutes away from joining @maddow to talk about why I'm voting NO on Judge Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination & the awful message his confirmation would send to women & survivors across our country --> TUNE IN" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "WATCH Senator Murray discusses believing women and women making their voices heard across the country on @maddow. FULL VIDEO BELOW." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In this year in 2018--the year of the #MeToo movement--we're not going to sit at home & be quiet & just let it happen. We're not back to our houses. We will be believed." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen. Gary Peters
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I said it to @maddow & I'll keep saying it: what message does it send to young people today to watch Judge Kavanaugh get confirmed? I do not want my grandson or granddaughters to hear that message. I want our country to be better than that." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I can turn to my young daughters and say there are women on the Democratic side--there are diverse voices. They are listening and they are fighting. Don't ever think we haven't made progress--and I keep that in my heart." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I watched the Senate fail the Anita Hill test in 1991, & watched Dr. Ford's testimony last week w tears in my eyes. I'm fearful elevating Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court will send women, men, & other survivors the wrong message." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "What inspires me is the women running across the country today. We want something better for our young daughters. We don't want the message sent to them that they cannot share their story. We don't want the message to our sons be that they can get away with this." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Oct. 5, 2018 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Ted Cruz: Kavanaugh Fights Shows Stakes in US Senate Races Sen. Ted Cruz
Oct. 5, 2018 Vote Explanation Sen. Steve Daines
Oct. 5, 2018 Hoeven Statement on Vote to Move Forward with Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh Sen. John Hoeven
Oct. 5, 2018 Summary of Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is not a step the ABA takes lightly. It shows the depth of concern about the temperament of the man the Senate is considering for a lifetime judicial appointment." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Tim Kaine
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "With so much at stake, we should not confirm a nominee to the Court unless we are sure that the nominee's qualifications are beyond question. I do not have that confidence in Brett Kavanaugh. I will vote no on advancing his nomination today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Susan Collins
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Justice Stevens is right -- temperament matters. Judge Kavanaugh made partisan statements last week that I never thought I would hear from a nominee seeking a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we vote later this morning, we will not only be deciding whether to elevate a stunningly-qualified judge to our highest court. Not anymore. Not after all this. The United States Senate will also be making a statement." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Mike Lee
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The vote today was distressing for so many Americans who have survived sexual assault and encountered doubts about their experience. For survivors who are hurting tonight, I want you to know that we hear you, and we believe you. And if you need support, help is available." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Senator Rand Paul Supports Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Rand Paul
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Oct. 5, 2018 Murphy Statement on Senate Vote Advancing Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Thom Tillis
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "THREE HUNDRED AND TWO people were arrested on Capitol Hill yesterday for "unlawfully demonstrating" in Senate office buildings." Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 5, 2018 Scott: Senate Must Not Confirm Kavanaugh Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2018 Reed Statement Opposing Kavanaugh Nomination Sen. Jack Reed
Oct. 5, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Senator Mitch McConnell: Mob was Not Able to Intimidate the Senate Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2018 Merkley Decries Senate Vote to Advance Kavanaugh Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Bernie Sanders
Oct. 5, 2018 Hyde-Smith Statement on Vote to Advance Kavanaugh Nomination Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 5, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Jack Reed
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Collins speech one of the most important of our time. Reminds me that none of the other virtues mean much without courage. And she showed great courage" Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 5, 2018 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I saw the FBI report, and it's very clear that Senate Republican leaders & President Trump didn't allow a full and thorough investigation. This was rigged from the start to protect Judge Kavanaugh." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is not over yet. Though the Republican leadership is dead set on jamming this nomination through, we must keep speaking up for what's right. The stakes are too high to be silent. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Oct. 6, 2018 Believe Women. Believe Survivors. Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "With today's vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh, Senate Republicans have once again failed women & survivors, abdicated the Senate's constitutional advice & consent role, and undermined the public's confidence in our nation's Supreme Court. My statement:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2018 Scott Votes to Confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Sen.Tim Scott
Oct. 6, 2018 Tillis: GOP Must Resist Urge To Emulate Democrats' Tactics In Future SCOTUS Confirmations Sen.Thom Tillis
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "I am disappointed, frustrated, and angry today--but I'm more motivated than ever to get up tomorrow and keep fighting for the families I represent in Washington state & for the kind of country I know we can be." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2018 Shaheen Votes Against Kavanaugh Confirmation Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 6, 2018 Ernst Statement on Judge Kavanaugh Confirmation as Associate Justice for Supreme Court of the United States Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2018 Boyle Condemns Senate Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court Rep.Brendan Boyle
Oct. 6, 2018 Whitehouse Statement on Kavanaugh Confirmation Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 6, 2018 Senator Hassan Statement Following Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 6, 2018 Senate Confirms Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court With Fischer's Support Sen.Deb Fischer
Oct. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Lowest unemployment since 1969 Highest wage growth in 17 months #TaxCuts at every income level 90% of Americans seeing higher take home pay #Kavanaugh confirmed, Nothing but net." Rep.Steve Scalise
Oct. 6, 2018 Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders Condemn Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Rep.Diana DeGette
Oct. 6, 2018 Barrasso Statement on Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court Sen.John Barrasso
Oct. 6, 2018 Vice Chair Linda Sánchez Statement on Senate Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court Rep.Linda Sánchez
Oct. 6, 2018 Merkley on Kavanaugh Confirmation: "a Dark Day" Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 6, 2018 Cortez Masto: Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh an Assault on Independence of Judiciary Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 6, 2018 Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh Sen.John Hoeven
Oct. 5, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Mazie Hirono
Oct. 5, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Cory Booker
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Ted Cruz
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I listened to Dr. Ford. We all did. I heard her voice & it rang so true to me. She was honest. She was sincere. She was credible. She had no reason to lie. She felt it was her civic duty to speak up for a job interview of a man who wants to sit on the highest court in the land." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I have heard too many people--including the President--dismiss Dr. Ford. What does it say to young girls in high school & college? What message does it say to young men? I don't want my grandchildren to hear that message. I want my country to be better than that." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford is not alone. Senators will hear from people in their own states who've come forward because Dr. Ford did. To everyone who has a story, DO NOT be silent--that is not how we win this for the future. We believe you." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In 1991, I watched the Senate's unfair treatment of Anita Hill who bravely came forward to share her traumatic experience at the hands of a powerful man. Today, I'm so proud to see people in WA rise up & make their voices heard to stop that awful history from repeating itself." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to see people in WA march & make their voices heard against Judge Kavanaugh's nomination--we need your energy now more than ever, so don't give up the fight. #BelieveWomen" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "You can be frustrated by today's vote, but don't despair--and please keep making your voices heard. Now, more than ever, we need to keep up this fight--for women, for survivors, and for future generations." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I'm minutes away from joining @maddow to talk about why I'm voting NO on Judge Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination & the awful message his confirmation would send to women & survivors across our country --> TUNE IN" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "WATCH Senator Murray discusses believing women and women making their voices heard across the country on @maddow. FULL VIDEO BELOW." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "In this year in 2018--the year of the #MeToo movement--we're not going to sit at home & be quiet & just let it happen. We're not back to our houses. We will be believed." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen.Gary Peters
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I said it to @maddow & I'll keep saying it: what message does it send to young people today to watch Judge Kavanaugh get confirmed? I do not want my grandson or granddaughters to hear that message. I want our country to be better than that." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I can turn to my young daughters and say there are women on the Democratic side--there are diverse voices. They are listening and they are fighting. Don't ever think we haven't made progress--and I keep that in my heart." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I watched the Senate fail the Anita Hill test in 1991, & watched Dr. Ford's testimony last week w tears in my eyes. I'm fearful elevating Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court will send women, men, & other survivors the wrong message." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "What inspires me is the women running across the country today. We want something better for our young daughters. We don't want the message sent to them that they cannot share their story. We don't want the message to our sons be that they can get away with this." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Oct. 5, 2018 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Ted Cruz: Kavanaugh Fights Shows Stakes in US Senate Races Sen.Ted Cruz
Oct. 5, 2018 Vote Explanation Sen.Steve Daines
Oct. 5, 2018 Hoeven Statement on Vote to Move Forward with Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh Sen.John Hoeven
Oct. 5, 2018 Summary of Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is not a step the ABA takes lightly. It shows the depth of concern about the temperament of the man the Senate is considering for a lifetime judicial appointment." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Tim Kaine
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "With so much at stake, we should not confirm a nominee to the Court unless we are sure that the nominee's qualifications are beyond question. I do not have that confidence in Brett Kavanaugh. I will vote no on advancing his nomination today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Susan Collins
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Justice Stevens is right -- temperament matters. Judge Kavanaugh made partisan statements last week that I never thought I would hear from a nominee seeking a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we vote later this morning, we will not only be deciding whether to elevate a stunningly-qualified judge to our highest court. Not anymore. Not after all this. The United States Senate will also be making a statement." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Mike Lee
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "The vote today was distressing for so many Americans who have survived sexual assault and encountered doubts about their experience. For survivors who are hurting tonight, I want you to know that we hear you, and we believe you. And if you need support, help is available." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Senator Rand Paul Supports Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Rand Paul
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Oct. 5, 2018 Murphy Statement on Senate Vote Advancing Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Thom Tillis
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "THREE HUNDRED AND TWO people were arrested on Capitol Hill yesterday for "unlawfully demonstrating" in Senate office buildings." Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 5, 2018 Scott: Senate Must Not Confirm Kavanaugh Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 5, 2018 Reed Statement Opposing Kavanaugh Nomination Sen.Jack Reed
Oct. 5, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2018 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Senator Mitch McConnell: Mob was Not Able to Intimidate the Senate Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2018 Merkley Decries Senate Vote to Advance Kavanaugh Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Bernie Sanders
Oct. 5, 2018 Hyde-Smith Statement on Vote to Advance Kavanaugh Nomination Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Oct. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 5, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Jack Reed
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Collins speech one of the most important of our time. Reminds me that none of the other virtues mean much without courage. And she showed great courage" Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 5, 2018 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "I saw the FBI report, and it's very clear that Senate Republican leaders & President Trump didn't allow a full and thorough investigation. This was rigged from the start to protect Judge Kavanaugh." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is not over yet. Though the Republican leadership is dead set on jamming this nomination through, we must keep speaking up for what's right. The stakes are too high to be silent. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
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