The Senate is currently voting to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
"Mr. McConnell, no."
"Mr. McConnell, no."
DONE: The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson the powerful D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
She is the ninth Black woman to ever become a federal appeals court judge. huffpost.com/entry/ketanji-…
She is the ninth Black woman to ever become a federal appeals court judge. huffpost.com/entry/ketanji-…
Final vote was 53 to 44.
Three Republicans joined Democrats to confirm Jackson: Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham and Lisa Murkowski.
Three Republicans joined Democrats to confirm Jackson: Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham and Lisa Murkowski.
Jackson has been a U.S. district judge since 2013.
When the Senate confirmed her to that post, it was unanimously in support.
When the Senate confirmed her to that post, it was unanimously in support.
Jackson has been floated as Biden's potential Supreme Court nominee for whenever a seat opens up.
Ironically, Jackson previously clerked for Justice Breyer, who progressive groups are urging to retire so Biden can fill his seat with a Black woman like... Jackson.
Ironically, Jackson previously clerked for Justice Breyer, who progressive groups are urging to retire so Biden can fill his seat with a Black woman like... Jackson.
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