Since the Senate is in Republican hands, as are its constituent committees, there was little Democrats could do but abstain from the vote in a show of protest.
Democrats refuse to participate as Amy Coney Barrett nomination advanced – video
Amy Coney Barrett’s supreme court nomination was advanced by a unilateral Republican vote to the full Senate despite Democrats’ refusal to participate in the Senate judiciary committee hearing for what they called a 'naked power grab'.Democratic senators stood outside the Capital and boycotted the vote to install Donald Trump’s third supreme court nominee less than two weeks before the election.No supreme court nominee has ever been installed so…
Supporters Of Amy Coney Barrett Gather In Downtown Pittsburgh
By: KDKA-TV News StaffPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A few dozen people gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday in support of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. The rally was outside of the Grant Building where both Pennsylvania senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey have offices. Several speakers addressed the crowd and encouraged the senators to approve her nomination. Among those speakers was former congressman Keith Rothfus. “I think with Amy Cone…
Republican senators work over weekend to put Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court
The US Senate is gearing up 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.
The full Senate officially began debating the nomination of President Trump's Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett on Friday, and Democrats quickly moved to close the chamber and shut off the cameras in what they said would be a frank and open debate behind closed doors.The closed-door session did ...
