Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48.
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Vote on Amy Coney Barrett confirmation could come as early as today
The final Senate vote on her confirmation is expected to come Monday evening.
Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process
Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election.
Planned Parenthood says Alabama is poised to outlaw abortion if Barrett is confirmed
“If Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, Alabama could be at the center of the fight to overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Barbara Ann Luttrell, Planned Parenthood Southeast's vice president of external affairs.
Sewell: Confirming Barrett before the election would undermine Supreme Court’s legitimacy
“The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett is clearly tainted by the hypocrisy of Senate Republicans to go back on their own promise," Sewell said.
Republicans praise President Trump’s SCOTUS nomination
“The confirmation process is already proving to be another brutal fight, but I am certain that this is the job for a strong, conservative woman,” Ivey said.
Hooper praises McConnell for the confirmation of conservative Trump judges
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