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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats’ blockade

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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade

The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court and cement a conservative majority before Election Day despite Democratic efforts to stall President Donald Trump's nominee. Democrats mounted time-consuming procedural hurdles Friday, but the party has no realistic chance of stopping Barrett's advance in the Republican-controlled chamber. Barrett, a federal appeals court judge, i…

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade

The Senate is gearing up for rare weekend session as Republicans race to put Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court and cement a conservative majority before Election Day despite Democratic efforts to stall President Donald Trump’s nominee

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court and cement a conservative majority before Election Day despite...

4 years ago·United States

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CNN

McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election

4 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Democrats force Senate into unusual but brief closed session to discuss Barrett nomination to Supreme Court

Democrats lack the votes to stop confirmation of Trump’s nominee, which is expected Monday evening.

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McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, brushing aside Democratic concerns over the expedited timeframe for confirming Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, moved on Friday to cut off debate and set up a final confirmation vote eight days before the election.McConnell’s move sets up a Sunday afternoon procedural vote to break a Democratic filibuster and then a final confirmation vote, likely on Monday evening. All Democrats are expected to vo…

4 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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