Senate panel to vote on trumps supreme court nominee
You're referring to the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court!
Yes, the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court on October 22, 2020. The vote is expected to be along party lines, with Republicans supporting her nomination and Democrats opposing it.
Here's a brief background:
- On September 26, 2020, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy left by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
- Judge Barrett is a federal appeals court judge and a devout Catholic. She has a strong conservative record and has been endorsed by many prominent conservative groups.
- The nomination has been controversial, with Democrats arguing that the nomination should not be considered so close to the presidential election, while Republicans argue that the nomination is a legitimate exercise of the President's constitutional authority.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the nomination, and if it passes, the full Senate will likely vote on the nomination in the coming weeks.