“Today’s vote, the confirmation of Judge Jackson, is one that will help to ensure that the face of the United States Supreme Court is more representative of the American people,” Murkowski said after breaking party lines to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson.
He was on the phone as he walked through the corridors after the vote and shook off a reporter’s approach.
Later, his office issued a press release saying Jackson lacked “a coherent approach to constitutional and statutory interpretation” and refused to state a judicial philosophy. He also took issue with several of her opinions.“Her personal and professional accomplishments are very impressive and inspiring, and the historic nature of her nomination and confirmation is important to our nation,” his press release says.
Two dozen House members from the Congressional Black Caucus crowded the back of the Senate Chamber for the historic vote. Some members and staffers dabbed their eyes. Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to hold the second highest office in government, presided. Her husband watched from the Senate gallery.
Reverence for the moment was not universal. The vote was held open for more than 25 minutes, waiting for Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., to appear. When he did, he was casually dressed. To avoid violating the dress code for the Senate floor, he poked his head in from the cloakroom to vote.Alaska Public Media is our partner station in Anchorage. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
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