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Oct. 22, 2020 Sen. Moran Statement of Support for the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Jerry Moran
Oct. 22, 2020 Kennedy: Judiciary Committee affirms what America knows--Judge Barrett is exceptionally qualified Sen. John Kennedy
Oct. 22, 2020 Blackburn Responds to Judiciary Democrats' Boycott of Committee Vote to Send Judge Barrett's Nomination to the Senate Floor Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Oct. 22, 2020 Murphy Statement On Judiciary Committee's Vote To Advance Judge Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 22, 2020 Merkley Slams Senate Judiciary Committee Rule-Breaking Vote to Force Through Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott: Democrats' Temper Tantrum Won't Stop Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Supreme Court Sen. Rick Scott
Oct. 22, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 22, 2020 Murphy Statement On Judiciary Committee's Vote To Advance Judge Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing SCOTUS Confirmation Vote Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are boycotting the illegitimate markup of Judge Barrett's nomination in Judiciary. We are not going to have business as usual while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a nominee to rip away health care from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Wicker, Hyde-Smith Celebrate Committee Approval of Mississippi Nominees for District Court Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch Mcconnell, Majority Leader of the Senate - Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Hirono, Feinstein, Casey, Merkley Share Constituent Stories About the Life-Saving Impact of the ACA, Urge McConnell to Delay President Trump's Illegitimate Supreme Court Nominee Until After Inauguration Day Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, the Judiciary Committee reported Judge Barrett's nomination to the Senate floor. Their unanimous recommendation was that she be confirmed. This nomination will receive an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor in the next several days." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2020 McConnell on "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "(Special Character) @realDonaldTrump's Supreme Court pick was just approved UNANIMOUSLY by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dems have nothing on her. Their petty delay tactics are failing. Next Up: Full Senate Vote. Judge Amy Coney Barrett will soon be Justice Amy Coney Barrett. #ConfirmACB" Rep. Steve Scalise
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in now: I'm joining @DanaPerino on @FoxNews to discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court and Democrats' continued blockade of COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the seats of Democrats in Judiciary remained empty in boycott. Instead, they were filled by reminders of #WhatsAtStake: Photos of Americans whose lives will be turned upside down if Judge Barrett delivers the decisive vote to rip health care from millions of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "With no good arguments to stop Judge Barrett, Democrats have resorted to blatant falsehoods. Inventing fake Lincoln quotes. Lying about this moving faster than many past confirmations. Facts, not falsehoods, are going to carry the day in the Senate." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The future of the ACA, the right to privacy & choice, the outcome of the election, & so many other important issues hang in the balance of this flawed Supreme Court nom process. These are the stakes. They simply couldn't be higher. My full statement on tomorrow's Committee vote:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Durbin To Vote Against President Trump's Supreme Court Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Lankford Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. James Lankford
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces NEPA Legal Reform Act Sen. Mike Lee
Oct. 21, 2020 Boozman Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. John Boozman
Oct. 21, 2020 Hyde-Smith: "Americans Should Be Celebrating' Judge Amy Coney Barrett For The Supreme Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Oct. 21, 2020 Johnson Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Ron Johnson
Oct. 21, 2020 Rounds Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm forcing a vote that the Senate has never confirmed a Supreme Court nominee this close to a presidential election day. We aren't going to have business as usual while the GOP tries to use an illegitimate process to jam through a nominee to rip away health care from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will boycott the illegitimate markup tomorrow of Judge Barrett's nomination in Judiciary and not provide the quorum required Health care is at stake. Rights are at stake. But the GOP's showing they're concerned only with raw political power We will not stop fighting" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans could never repeal a woman's right to choose in Congress, so they are rushing to confirm a Supreme Court justice who is a threat to Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to curtail women's reproductive freedoms. We're fighting this. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our Constitution forbids disqualifying people from public service due to their religious beliefs. The far left has either forgotten this or just doesn't care. It only underscores why we need well-informed jurists like Judge Barrett to protect our Constitution & Americans' rights." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "During an economic and public health crisis, @SenateMajLdr would rather confirm judges than pass desperately-needed coronavirus relief to help millions of American families and businesses. American lives are at stake, and Republicans are failing our nation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett's Religious Faith Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "In her responses to written questions, Judge Barrett dodged answering even the simplest of questions, including refusing to acknowledge that President Trump has made false claims about voting. You can read more here: " Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Hoyer: GOP Senate Bill Another Example of Republicans' Failure to Take the Coronavirus Seriously Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 Sullivan Announces Support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Sen. Dan Sullivan
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to rip health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. Democrats will not stop fighting for health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "In a 4-4 vote, #SCOTUS rejected a Republican effort to stop the Penn. Supreme Court's decision extending the state's absentee ballot deadline. This is a victory for democracy. But it's also a demonstration of what's at stake as Republicans rush to confirm Judge Barrett." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - ""I apply the law. I follow the law. You make policy." - Judge Barrett This is exactly the kind of justice Americans want. It's not surprising that a majority of Americans support Judge Barrett being confirmed to the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @CNN with @JakeTapper soon to discuss the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the latest on the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are rushing to confirm Judge Barrett as part of their plan to strike down the ACA & its protections for pre-existing conditions. That would be a disaster for Americans fighting cancer--like Jared Ray from Buffalo Grove, IL. I'm fighting for Jared." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "4 conservative justices--including 2 appointed by Pres. Trump--were ready to halt a state supreme court's interpretation of its own state's law. With 1 more vote, they would have succeeded. That's exactly the kind of judicial activism Republicans claim to oppose." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett on the Supreme Court would be a threat to Americans' rights to: Affordable health care Marry whom they love Join a union Reproductive freedoms Voting Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care and fundamental rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just forced a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election And we won't stop fighting We aren't going to just have business as usual in the Senate as Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett would not say: If voter intimidation is illegal. (It is.) If Congress is empowered to protect the right to vote. (We are.) If the president can unilaterally change the date of the election. (He cannot.) The GOP process is a sham, and Democrats are fighting it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee. Democrats are fighting to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 22, 2020 Sen. Moran Statement of Support for the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Jerry Moran
Oct. 22, 2020 Kennedy: Judiciary Committee affirms what America knows--Judge Barrett is exceptionally qualified Sen.John Kennedy
Oct. 22, 2020 Blackburn Responds to Judiciary Democrats' Boycott of Committee Vote to Send Judge Barrett's Nomination to the Senate Floor Sen.Marsha Blackburn
Oct. 22, 2020 Murphy Statement On Judiciary Committee's Vote To Advance Judge Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 22, 2020 Merkley Slams Senate Judiciary Committee Rule-Breaking Vote to Force Through Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott: Democrats' Temper Tantrum Won't Stop Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Supreme Court Sen.Rick Scott
Oct. 22, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 22, 2020 Murphy Statement On Judiciary Committee's Vote To Advance Judge Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing SCOTUS Confirmation Vote Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are boycotting the illegitimate markup of Judge Barrett's nomination in Judiciary. We are not going to have business as usual while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a nominee to rip away health care from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Wicker, Hyde-Smith Celebrate Committee Approval of Mississippi Nominees for District Court Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch Mcconnell, Majority Leader of the Senate - Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Hirono, Feinstein, Casey, Merkley Share Constituent Stories About the Life-Saving Impact of the ACA, Urge McConnell to Delay President Trump's Illegitimate Supreme Court Nominee Until After Inauguration Day Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, the Judiciary Committee reported Judge Barrett's nomination to the Senate floor. Their unanimous recommendation was that she be confirmed. This nomination will receive an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor in the next several days." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2020 McConnell on "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "(Special Character) @realDonaldTrump's Supreme Court pick was just approved UNANIMOUSLY by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dems have nothing on her. Their petty delay tactics are failing. Next Up: Full Senate Vote. Judge Amy Coney Barrett will soon be Justice Amy Coney Barrett. #ConfirmACB" Rep.Steve Scalise
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in now: I'm joining @DanaPerino on @FoxNews to discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court and Democrats' continued blockade of COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the seats of Democrats in Judiciary remained empty in boycott. Instead, they were filled by reminders of #WhatsAtStake: Photos of Americans whose lives will be turned upside down if Judge Barrett delivers the decisive vote to rip health care from millions of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "With no good arguments to stop Judge Barrett, Democrats have resorted to blatant falsehoods. Inventing fake Lincoln quotes. Lying about this moving faster than many past confirmations. Facts, not falsehoods, are going to carry the day in the Senate." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The future of the ACA, the right to privacy & choice, the outcome of the election, & so many other important issues hang in the balance of this flawed Supreme Court nom process. These are the stakes. They simply couldn't be higher. My full statement on tomorrow's Committee vote:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Durbin To Vote Against President Trump's Supreme Court Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Lankford Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.James Lankford
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces NEPA Legal Reform Act Sen.Mike Lee
Oct. 21, 2020 Boozman Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.John Boozman
Oct. 21, 2020 Hyde-Smith: "Americans Should Be Celebrating' Judge Amy Coney Barrett For The Supreme Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Oct. 21, 2020 Johnson Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Ron Johnson
Oct. 21, 2020 Rounds Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm forcing a vote that the Senate has never confirmed a Supreme Court nominee this close to a presidential election day. We aren't going to have business as usual while the GOP tries to use an illegitimate process to jam through a nominee to rip away health care from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will boycott the illegitimate markup tomorrow of Judge Barrett's nomination in Judiciary and not provide the quorum required Health care is at stake. Rights are at stake. But the GOP's showing they're concerned only with raw political power We will not stop fighting" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans could never repeal a woman's right to choose in Congress, so they are rushing to confirm a Supreme Court justice who is a threat to Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to curtail women's reproductive freedoms. We're fighting this. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our Constitution forbids disqualifying people from public service due to their religious beliefs. The far left has either forgotten this or just doesn't care. It only underscores why we need well-informed jurists like Judge Barrett to protect our Constitution & Americans' rights." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "During an economic and public health crisis, @SenateMajLdr would rather confirm judges than pass desperately-needed coronavirus relief to help millions of American families and businesses. American lives are at stake, and Republicans are failing our nation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett's Religious Faith Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "In her responses to written questions, Judge Barrett dodged answering even the simplest of questions, including refusing to acknowledge that President Trump has made false claims about voting. You can read more here: " Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Hoyer: GOP Senate Bill Another Example of Republicans' Failure to Take the Coronavirus Seriously Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 Sullivan Announces Support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Sen.Dan Sullivan
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to rip health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. Democrats will not stop fighting for health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "In a 4-4 vote, #SCOTUS rejected a Republican effort to stop the Penn. Supreme Court's decision extending the state's absentee ballot deadline. This is a victory for democracy. But it's also a demonstration of what's at stake as Republicans rush to confirm Judge Barrett." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - ""I apply the law. I follow the law. You make policy." - Judge Barrett This is exactly the kind of justice Americans want. It's not surprising that a majority of Americans support Judge Barrett being confirmed to the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be going on @CNN with @JakeTapper soon to discuss the state of COVID-19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the latest on the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are rushing to confirm Judge Barrett as part of their plan to strike down the ACA & its protections for pre-existing conditions. That would be a disaster for Americans fighting cancer--like Jared Ray from Buffalo Grove, IL. I'm fighting for Jared." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "4 conservative justices--including 2 appointed by Pres. Trump--were ready to halt a state supreme court's interpretation of its own state's law. With 1 more vote, they would have succeeded. That's exactly the kind of judicial activism Republicans claim to oppose." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett on the Supreme Court would be a threat to Americans' rights to: Affordable health care Marry whom they love Join a union Reproductive freedoms Voting Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care and fundamental rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just forced a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election And we won't stop fighting We aren't going to just have business as usual in the Senate as Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett would not say: If voter intimidation is illegal. (It is.) If Congress is empowered to protect the right to vote. (We are.) If the president can unilaterally change the date of the election. (He cannot.) The GOP process is a sham, and Democrats are fighting it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee. Democrats are fighting to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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