Brett kavanaugh senators review fbi inquiry report

On September 28, 2018, the FBI released a supplemental background investigation report on Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court nominee, in response to allegations of sexual misconduct made by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and other individuals. The report was reviewed by Senators on the Judiciary Committee, who were considering Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.

The FBI investigation was limited in scope and did not interview several key witnesses, including Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh himself. The report did not find any evidence to corroborate the allegations made by Dr. Ford, but it also did not exonerate Kavanaugh.

The report was reviewed by Senators on the Judiciary Committee, including:

  1. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, who had requested the FBI investigation.
  2. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA): Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, who had authorized the FBI investigation.
  3. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): A member of the Judiciary Committee who had been a strong supporter of Kavanaugh's nomination.
  4. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN): A member of the Judiciary Committee who had been critical of Kavanaugh's nomination.
  5. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI): A member of the Judiciary Committee who had been a vocal opponent of Kavanaugh's nomination.

The Senators reviewed the report and held a hearing on October 4, 2018, during which they questioned FBI officials about the investigation. The hearing was marked by controversy and disagreement between the Senators, with some calling for further investigation and others expressing support for Kavanaugh's nomination.

After reviewing the report, the Senators voted on October 6, 2018, to advance Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate for a final vote. The vote was 51-49, with one Republican Senator, Jeff Flake (R-AZ), joining all the Democrats in voting against Kavanaugh's nomination.

Kavanaugh was ultimately confirmed to the Supreme Court on October 6, 2018, with a vote of 50-48. The confirmation was marked by controversy and protests, with many Democrats and women's rights groups criticizing the nomination and the Senate's handling of the allegations against Kavanaugh.