Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48.
Mitch McConnell
Jones votes against Amy Coney Barrett confirmation
Since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death in September, Jones said he would not vote for a nominee, no matter who it was, until after the Nov. 3 general election.
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.
Bill Pryor, Kevin Newsome are on Trump’s short list for the next Supreme Court seat
Two of the president's possible future Supreme Court picks have strong Alabama ties.
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“I am very concerned about the loss of the Affordable Care Act as it faces a Supreme Court test in a few weeks," Jones said.
Shelby meets with Barrett, is “confident” she is the right choice to serve on Supreme Court
"I have no doubt that Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be an excellent addition to the Supreme Court," Shelby said.
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.
Alabama Republicans supportive of Trump filling Supreme Court vacancy
Prominent Alabama Republicans released statements supportive of President Donald Trump nominating a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died Friday of complications with pancreatic cancer. GOP Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville said: “The next Supreme Court justice could open the door to finally overturning Roe v. Wade, protecting our gun rights, and firmly … Continued
Justice Ginsburg’s death will supercharge a heated 2020 campaign
The passing of one of the court’s most liberal justices so close to the Nov. 3 general election has set off a political firestorm as to what president should pick the next justice — President Donald Trump or Joe Biden, should he defeat Trump in November.