Senator Lankford on Judicial Nominee Amy Barrett
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke in favor of the nomination of Amy Barrett to the Seventh Circuit Court.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell on Judges
2017-10-30T19:39:38-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/db6/20171030194138002_hd.jpgSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), speaking on the Senate floor about Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Amy Barrett, called on his colleagues to confirm qualified judges and not vote based on a nominee’s religious beliefs. He argued that Democrats had taken her writings out of context, and quote the Constitution’s prohibition on disqualifying candidates based on religion.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), speaking on the Senate floor about Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Amy Barrett, called on his… read more
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), speaking on the Senate floor about Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Amy Barrett, called on his colleagues to confirm qualified judges and not vote based on a nominee’s religious beliefs. He argued that Democrats had taken her writings out of context, and quote the Constitution’s prohibition on disqualifying candidates based on religion. close
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