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Palmer announces intent to vote to reject election results

Objections are expected to all be ultimately rejected, and President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.

January 6, 2021

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

Supreme Court rules that churches can meet despite COVID restrictions

Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the three “liberal” justices in opposing the ruling. New Justice Amy Coney Barret was the deciding vote siding with the four conservative justices.

November 30, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court

The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48.

October 27, 2020

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.

October 27, 2020

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.

October 26, 2020

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.

October 20, 2020

Alabama Republicans satisfied with Barrett’s performance

A vote to send Barrett’s nomination to the Senate floor is scheduled for Oct. 22.

October 16, 2020

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.

October 1, 2020

Alabama Republicans urge Jones to meet with Trump’s SCOTUS nominee

“Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does — listen to the majority of Alabamians,” Lathan said.

October 1, 2020

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.

September 29, 2020