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Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I was proud to file cloture on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination yesterday evening. And I will be proud to vote to advance his nomination tomorrow." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "When the noise fades, what's left is a distinguished nominee with a unanimously well qualified rating from the American Bar Association (the Democrats' gold standard). A man whom peers and colleagues praise in the strongest terms. That's Judge Kavanaugh." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The FBI has completed yet another background investigation on Judge Kavanaugh and delivered its results to the Senate. The fact is that these allegations have not been corroborated. Not in the new FBI investigation, not anywhere." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "TODAY, reporters are going to stake out the room where senators are reading the report. As each Republican senator exits, they'll be asked about the contents of the FBI memo -- and whether it's going to affect their vote. This will likely go on all day. @playbookplus" Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I can say that absolutely nothing I saw in the FBI report makes me believe Dr. Ford any less--I'm even more concerned about what we weren't able to see because the investigation was limited. Once again, the voices of women & their experiences have been silenced & pushed aside." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Boston Globe - Sen. Warren Boston Globe Op-Ed with Denise Morency Gannon & Patrick Gannon: Judge Kavanaugh is a pro-gun judicial extremeist Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I ran for the Senate after what happened to Anita Hill in 1991--and I'm confident that if women and their voices are disrespected once again, we're going to see a wave of anger, frustration, and activism that makes 1992 look like a ripple. We still have time to do this right." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet the brave @AnaMariaArchil2 who is continuing to fight against the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Kavanaugh and who showed courage when it was needed the most. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Based on everything I know about the allegations made against Judge Kavanaugh--he should not be confirmed & be in a position to make decisions on the Supreme Court that impact women & families. He testified under oath--and made claims that simply defy belief & were contradicted." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This isn't a partisan issue--it's common sense. Like so many people watching last week's hearing, I was shocked by Judge Kavanaugh's rage, anger, & condescension. And I know President Trump loved Judge Kavanaugh's performance & it inspired him to openly mock & attack Dr. Ford." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "We've heard from other women--Ms. Ramirez, Ms. Swetnick--with their own experiences. They should be listened to, they should be heard, we should presume they are telling the truth. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "If this does end up being jammed through, it would eliminate any trust people have in Senate GOP leaders--it would cause tremendous anger & backlash across the country from those who are shocked to see the voices of women & survivors ignored like this." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I urge my colleagues to vote NO and STOP this mad dash to a rushed confirmation. I believe Dr. Ford. She has no reason to lie. She was brave & real. Her memories & fear are heartbreaking. Millions of people watched her--and many women & survivors were inspired by her bravery." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This was rigged from the start to protect Judge Kavanaugh. Dr. Ford wasn't interviewed despite her repeated requests. We know Judge Kavanaugh wasn't questioned again. We've heard from so many other witnesses who were desperate to talk to the FBI were never even contacted." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This process was rigged to protect Judge Kavanaugh & prevent the FBI from conducting a thorough investigation. If this ends up being jammed through, there will be tremendous anger & backlash from women & survivors across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh has clearly shown that he does not have the temperament or credibility to serve on the Supreme Court--and we believe Dr. Ford. Keep speaking out. Keep sharing your stories. We need to get this right and we cannot rush this to a finish. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I will be voting for Judge Kavanaugh because he is eminently qualified. I will be voting for him because he is a man of character and integrity. And I will be voting for him because I know he can be relied on to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2018 Senator Murray on Rushed, Limited FBI Investigation of Judge Kavanaugh: "Once again, the voices of women and their experiences have been silenced and pushed aside" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. James Lankford
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chris Coons
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "After being briefed on the FBI's seventh background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh, I have seen no corroborating evidence to the claims made against him. It's time to vote, and I will vote to #ConfirmKavanaugh." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This morning, I went in for a briefing on the new FBI investigation and it was very clear that Senate Republican leaders & President Trump cut the FBI off and refused to allow them to conduct the comprehensive and thorough investigation promised to Democrats and Republicans." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Matsui Statement on the FBI Investigation into Judge Brett Kavanaugh Rep. Doris Matsui
Oct. 4, 2018 Heinrich Statement On FBI Background Report On Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2018 Cortez Masto Statement on Fbi Background Investigation of Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 4, 2018 Heinrich Delivers Speech On Kavanaugh's Nomination To The Supreme Court Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter Inc. - Are Foreign Agents Using Social Media Platforms to Influence the Kavanaugh Nomination? Rep. Frank Pallone
Oct. 4, 2018 Young Statement on FBI's Kavanaugh Investigation Sen. Todd Young
Oct. 4, 2018 Fischer Will Vote for Judge Kavanaugh Sen. Deb Fischer
Oct. 4, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to Ms. Debra Katz, Ms. Lisa Banks, and Mr. Joseph Abboud, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP - Grassley Again Requests Evidence from Attorneys for Dr. Ford Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 3, 2018 Grassley Again Requests Evidence from Attorneys for Dr. Ford Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 3, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President's Attack On Dr. Ford: "To Understand Why Women Fear Reporting Sexual Assaults, One Need Look No Further Than The Oval Office" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 3, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Ted Lieu Rep. Ted Lieu
Oct. 3, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen. Mazie Hirono
Oct. 3, 2018 Lawsuit Update: Merkley Files Emergency Motion in Lawsuit Over Kavanaugh Confirmation Process Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 3, 2018 Cornyn: Kavanaugh Process Has Become Three-Ring Circus Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 3, 2018 Sen. Coons: "i Hope the Fbi Has Been Allowed to Follow All the Reasonable Leads from The Credible Allegations." Sen. Chris Coons
Oct. 3, 2018 Democratic Women's Working Group Statement on Trump Mocking Dr. Ford Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Iran's Case in United Nations' Court is "Baseless' Sen. Tom Cotton
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump belittled and ridiculed Dr. Blasey Ford at a political rally last night. He is sending a clear message to sexual assault survivors: if you have the courage to come forward, I will mock you and attack your credibility. Will Senate Republicans condemn this outrage?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "This is a bad joke. At her request Dr Ford and Judge Kavanaugh were interviewed before 20 million Americans. This is solely for purposes of delay" Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Unfortunately Senator Feinstein declined to share Dr Ford's letter until after FBI had completed its background investigation, so this wasn't possible. https://twitter.com/Irlandia/status/1047441288314982400 …" Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "This body and this nation have spent months watching my friends across the aisle grasp at every imaginable excuse to delay this process and damage this nominee. If they had their way, the goalposts on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination would be in another time zone by now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Does anyone really think that the same people who called Judge Kavanaugh "evil" long before they heard one word of testimony will be satisfied? It's time to put this embarrassing spectacle behind us, and vote on this impressive, stunningly qualified Supreme Court nominee." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "I just filed cloture on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. There will be plenty of time for Members to review and be briefed on this supplemental material before a Friday cloture vote." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Across the country, women & survivors are angry, they are energized, & they are making their voices heard. From Seqium to Everett to the Olympic Peninsula--women from all over my home state of WA are sharing stories of often the worst moments of their lives. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's reported that the WH is doing everything they can to limit the FBI investigation that they assured us would be thorough. Will the Senate do its job--or will we allow politics to take over & rush this through before our job is complete?" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "I've received tens of thousands of letters and calls on the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh--with hundreds of personal stories that my staff and I are still working to get through. They are heartbreaking. They are real. They are one small slice of the experiences being shared." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Last night, President Trump stood on a stage and openly mocked Dr. Ford for not remembering some details of what she has described as the most traumatic event of her life. It was disgusting. Dr. Ford isn't "mixed up" and we won't "plow right through this." #BelieveSurvivors" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford testified under oath--I was moved by her honesty, how real she was, her pain, and her commitment to her "civic duty." I believe her. Judge Kavanaugh testified under oath--angry, defensive, aggrieved, and acted as if he is owed a seat on the Supreme Court." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 2, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Oct. 2, 2018 Grassley Statement on Supplemental FBI Background Investigation Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2018 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tom Cotton Sen. Tom Cotton
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Maine Senator Angus King Sen. Angus King
Oct. 2, 2018 The Washington Post - We Need the Facts on Kavanaugh. Here's how The FBI Can Get Them. Sen. Chris Coons
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's policies & nominations make it clear he intends to reverse the progress achieved by #MeToo. #TheAtlanticFest #AtlanticWOW" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 2, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Kavanaugh Exhibited Troubling "Partisanship' Last Week, Says Sen. Coons Sen. Chris Coons
Oct. 2, 2018 CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mike Rounds Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I've never seen as partisan a statement by a federal judicial nominee as I saw from Judge Kavanaugh last week. He claimed that he bore "no ill will" towards Dr. Ford, then turned right around and called her allegations, "a calculated and orchestrated political hit."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "It has been hard to take Judge Kavanaugh's testimony at his word, on matters both large and small. That matters a lot when we are evaluating a nominee's judgment, temperament, and integrity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must not interfere with the FBI's ability to follow the facts and get to the truth. We need to let the career professionals at the FBI do their job without partisan political interference." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "A Supreme Court nominee must, whatever their politics, be a shining example of someone who tells the truth. Every Senator now must assess these serious allegations, and consider whether Judge Kavanaugh has the temperament, independence, and credibility to serve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "If the FBI finds no corroboration of the charges, 60 percent believe that Kavanaugh should then be confirmed, according to a weekend Harvard CAPS/Harris poll of 1,330 registered voters @thehill" Sen. John Cornyn
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "After the FBI shares what they've found, Senators will have the opportunity to vote. We'll have the opportunity to vote "no" on the politics of personal destruction. We'll have the opportunity to vote "yes" on this fine nominee." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I was proud to file cloture on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination yesterday evening. And I will be proud to vote to advance his nomination tomorrow." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "When the noise fades, what's left is a distinguished nominee with a unanimously well qualified rating from the American Bar Association (the Democrats' gold standard). A man whom peers and colleagues praise in the strongest terms. That's Judge Kavanaugh." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The FBI has completed yet another background investigation on Judge Kavanaugh and delivered its results to the Senate. The fact is that these allegations have not been corroborated. Not in the new FBI investigation, not anywhere." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "TODAY, reporters are going to stake out the room where senators are reading the report. As each Republican senator exits, they'll be asked about the contents of the FBI memo -- and whether it's going to affect their vote. This will likely go on all day. @playbookplus" Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I can say that absolutely nothing I saw in the FBI report makes me believe Dr. Ford any less--I'm even more concerned about what we weren't able to see because the investigation was limited. Once again, the voices of women & their experiences have been silenced & pushed aside." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Boston Globe - Sen. Warren Boston Globe Op-Ed with Denise Morency Gannon & Patrick Gannon: Judge Kavanaugh is a pro-gun judicial extremeist Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I ran for the Senate after what happened to Anita Hill in 1991--and I'm confident that if women and their voices are disrespected once again, we're going to see a wave of anger, frustration, and activism that makes 1992 look like a ripple. We still have time to do this right." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet the brave @AnaMariaArchil2 who is continuing to fight against the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Kavanaugh and who showed courage when it was needed the most. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Based on everything I know about the allegations made against Judge Kavanaugh--he should not be confirmed & be in a position to make decisions on the Supreme Court that impact women & families. He testified under oath--and made claims that simply defy belief & were contradicted." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This isn't a partisan issue--it's common sense. Like so many people watching last week's hearing, I was shocked by Judge Kavanaugh's rage, anger, & condescension. And I know President Trump loved Judge Kavanaugh's performance & it inspired him to openly mock & attack Dr. Ford." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "We've heard from other women--Ms. Ramirez, Ms. Swetnick--with their own experiences. They should be listened to, they should be heard, we should presume they are telling the truth. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "If this does end up being jammed through, it would eliminate any trust people have in Senate GOP leaders--it would cause tremendous anger & backlash across the country from those who are shocked to see the voices of women & survivors ignored like this." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I urge my colleagues to vote NO and STOP this mad dash to a rushed confirmation. I believe Dr. Ford. She has no reason to lie. She was brave & real. Her memories & fear are heartbreaking. Millions of people watched her--and many women & survivors were inspired by her bravery." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This was rigged from the start to protect Judge Kavanaugh. Dr. Ford wasn't interviewed despite her repeated requests. We know Judge Kavanaugh wasn't questioned again. We've heard from so many other witnesses who were desperate to talk to the FBI were never even contacted." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This process was rigged to protect Judge Kavanaugh & prevent the FBI from conducting a thorough investigation. If this ends up being jammed through, there will be tremendous anger & backlash from women & survivors across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh has clearly shown that he does not have the temperament or credibility to serve on the Supreme Court--and we believe Dr. Ford. Keep speaking out. Keep sharing your stories. We need to get this right and we cannot rush this to a finish. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "I will be voting for Judge Kavanaugh because he is eminently qualified. I will be voting for him because he is a man of character and integrity. And I will be voting for him because I know he can be relied on to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2018 Senator Murray on Rushed, Limited FBI Investigation of Judge Kavanaugh: "Once again, the voices of women and their experiences have been silenced and pushed aside" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.James Lankford
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chris Coons
Oct. 4, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "After being briefed on the FBI's seventh background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh, I have seen no corroborating evidence to the claims made against him. It's time to vote, and I will vote to #ConfirmKavanaugh." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This morning, I went in for a briefing on the new FBI investigation and it was very clear that Senate Republican leaders & President Trump cut the FBI off and refused to allow them to conduct the comprehensive and thorough investigation promised to Democrats and Republicans." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2018 Matsui Statement on the FBI Investigation into Judge Brett Kavanaugh Rep.Doris Matsui
Oct. 4, 2018 Heinrich Statement On FBI Background Report On Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2018 Cortez Masto Statement on Fbi Background Investigation of Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 4, 2018 Heinrich Delivers Speech On Kavanaugh's Nomination To The Supreme Court Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2018 Letter to Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook Inc., and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter Inc. - Are Foreign Agents Using Social Media Platforms to Influence the Kavanaugh Nomination? Rep.Frank Pallone
Oct. 4, 2018 Young Statement on FBI's Kavanaugh Investigation Sen.Todd Young
Oct. 4, 2018 Fischer Will Vote for Judge Kavanaugh Sen.Deb Fischer
Oct. 4, 2018 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 3, 2018 Letter to Ms. Debra Katz, Ms. Lisa Banks, and Mr. Joseph Abboud, Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP - Grassley Again Requests Evidence from Attorneys for Dr. Ford Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 3, 2018 Grassley Again Requests Evidence from Attorneys for Dr. Ford Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 3, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President's Attack On Dr. Ford: "To Understand Why Women Fear Reporting Sexual Assaults, One Need Look No Further Than The Oval Office" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 3, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Ted Lieu Rep.Ted Lieu
Oct. 3, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen.Mazie Hirono
Oct. 3, 2018 Lawsuit Update: Merkley Files Emergency Motion in Lawsuit Over Kavanaugh Confirmation Process Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 3, 2018 Cornyn: Kavanaugh Process Has Become Three-Ring Circus Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 3, 2018 Sen. Coons: "i Hope the Fbi Has Been Allowed to Follow All the Reasonable Leads from The Credible Allegations." Sen.Chris Coons
Oct. 3, 2018 Democratic Women's Working Group Statement on Trump Mocking Dr. Ford Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Iran's Case in United Nations' Court is "Baseless' Sen.Tom Cotton
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump belittled and ridiculed Dr. Blasey Ford at a political rally last night. He is sending a clear message to sexual assault survivors: if you have the courage to come forward, I will mock you and attack your credibility. Will Senate Republicans condemn this outrage?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "This is a bad joke. At her request Dr Ford and Judge Kavanaugh were interviewed before 20 million Americans. This is solely for purposes of delay" Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Unfortunately Senator Feinstein declined to share Dr Ford's letter until after FBI had completed its background investigation, so this wasn't possible. https://twitter.com/Irlandia/status/1047441288314982400 …" Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "This body and this nation have spent months watching my friends across the aisle grasp at every imaginable excuse to delay this process and damage this nominee. If they had their way, the goalposts on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination would be in another time zone by now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Does anyone really think that the same people who called Judge Kavanaugh "evil" long before they heard one word of testimony will be satisfied? It's time to put this embarrassing spectacle behind us, and vote on this impressive, stunningly qualified Supreme Court nominee." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "I just filed cloture on Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. There will be plenty of time for Members to review and be briefed on this supplemental material before a Friday cloture vote." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Across the country, women & survivors are angry, they are energized, & they are making their voices heard. From Seqium to Everett to the Olympic Peninsula--women from all over my home state of WA are sharing stories of often the worst moments of their lives. #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's reported that the WH is doing everything they can to limit the FBI investigation that they assured us would be thorough. Will the Senate do its job--or will we allow politics to take over & rush this through before our job is complete?" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "I've received tens of thousands of letters and calls on the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh--with hundreds of personal stories that my staff and I are still working to get through. They are heartbreaking. They are real. They are one small slice of the experiences being shared." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Last night, President Trump stood on a stage and openly mocked Dr. Ford for not remembering some details of what she has described as the most traumatic event of her life. It was disgusting. Dr. Ford isn't "mixed up" and we won't "plow right through this." #BelieveSurvivors" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford testified under oath--I was moved by her honesty, how real she was, her pain, and her commitment to her "civic duty." I believe her. Judge Kavanaugh testified under oath--angry, defensive, aggrieved, and acted as if he is owed a seat on the Supreme Court." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 2, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Oct. 2, 2018 Grassley Statement on Supplemental FBI Background Investigation Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2018 Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Tom Cotton Sen.Tom Cotton
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans must not "plow right through" the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. This is too important." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Maine Senator Angus King Sen.Angus King
Oct. 2, 2018 The Washington Post - We Need the Facts on Kavanaugh. Here's how The FBI Can Get Them. Sen.Chris Coons
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's policies & nominations make it clear he intends to reverse the progress achieved by #MeToo. #TheAtlanticFest #AtlanticWOW" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 2, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Kavanaugh Exhibited Troubling "Partisanship' Last Week, Says Sen. Coons Sen.Chris Coons
Oct. 2, 2018 CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mike Rounds Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "I've never seen as partisan a statement by a federal judicial nominee as I saw from Judge Kavanaugh last week. He claimed that he bore "no ill will" towards Dr. Ford, then turned right around and called her allegations, "a calculated and orchestrated political hit."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "It has been hard to take Judge Kavanaugh's testimony at his word, on matters both large and small. That matters a lot when we are evaluating a nominee's judgment, temperament, and integrity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must not interfere with the FBI's ability to follow the facts and get to the truth. We need to let the career professionals at the FBI do their job without partisan political interference." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "A Supreme Court nominee must, whatever their politics, be a shining example of someone who tells the truth. Every Senator now must assess these serious allegations, and consider whether Judge Kavanaugh has the temperament, independence, and credibility to serve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "If the FBI finds no corroboration of the charges, 60 percent believe that Kavanaugh should then be confirmed, according to a weekend Harvard CAPS/Harris poll of 1,330 registered voters @thehill" Sen.John Cornyn
Oct. 2, 2018 Tweet - "After the FBI shares what they've found, Senators will have the opportunity to vote. We'll have the opportunity to vote "no" on the politics of personal destruction. We'll have the opportunity to vote "yes" on this fine nominee." Sen.Mitch McConnell
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