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The United States makes history as the Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. The upper chamber of Congress erupts in applause as the 51-year-old is approved by a vote of 53 to 47 that ensures white men will not be the majority on the nation's high court for the first time in 233 years. IMAGES
Washington, Oct 22 (EFE).- The Republican majority on the Senate Judiciary Committee brushed aside Democrats' objections Thursday to endorse President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the lifetime US Supreme Court seat held until last month by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
US Vice President, Mike Pence, announcing senate votes 50-48, and confirming judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court after a divisive fight. SOUNDBITE
The US Senate Judiciary Committee approves Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, one day after he fought off allegations of sexual assault at a dramatic day-long public hearing. IMAGES
The US Senate confirms conservative jurist Amy Coney Barrett as the Supreme Court's newest justice, delivering a landmark and controversial win for President Donald Trump just eight days before the election. IMAGES
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is to be the next Supreme Court Justice, filling the seat left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Business Insider reports the Senate on Monday voted to confirm Coney Barrett along party lines in a 52-48 vote. Only one Republican, US Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, voted against Barrett's nomination. The 48-year-old was confirmed just eight days before Election Day, and to vociferous opposition from Senate Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Sunday celebrated Barrett's impending confirmation. This is something to really be proud of and feel good about. We made an important contribution to the future of this country. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
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