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Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
18. Amy Barrett
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 07:52 AM
Jul 2018

Federal judicial service
On May 8, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Barrett to serve as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, to the seat vacated by Judge John Daniel Tinder, who took senior status on February 18, 2015.[11][12] A hearing on her nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee was held on September 6, 2017.[13]

During Barrett's hearing, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein questioned Barrett about whether her Catholic faith would influence her decision-making on the court. Feinstein, concerned about whether Barrett would uphold Roe v. Wade given her Catholic beliefs, stated "the dogma lives loudly within you, and that's a concern".[14][10][15] Feinstein's line of questioning was criticized by some observers and legal experts[16][17] while defended by others.[18] During her hearing, Barrett said: "It's never appropriate for a judge to impose that judge's personal convictions, whether they arise from faith or anywhere else, on the law."[16]

On October 5, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on a party-line basis of 11–9 to recommend Barrett and report her nomination to the full Senate.[19][20] On October 30, 2017 the Senate invoked cloture by a vote of 54–42.[21] The Senate confirmed her with a vote of 55–43 on October 31, 2017.[22] She received her commission on November 2, 2017.

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Sounds also like he may nominate a woman. Similar strategy will say Dems are "sexists" emulatorloo Jul 2018 #1
The only women who will believe that are rabid cult members. I'm not concerned. Vinca Jul 2018 #2
Oh no - please don't let it be Jeanine Pirro Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2018 #5
Is exactly what I thought........she is a witch, and sorry to my witch friends. a kennedy Jul 2018 #14
Won't be Pirro - SeattleVet Jul 2018 #15
They don't have a sexist leg to stand on. forgotmylogin Jul 2018 #8
I have a bet with my son that he will not nominate anyone on the list of 25 nominees katmondoo Jul 2018 #3
He'll nominate someone who is horrible elehhhhna Jul 2018 #4
My guess is that he is looking for someone who appears OK but he knows is not - OR Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2018 #6
OR - a hot blond lady from Norway. forgotmylogin Jul 2018 #9
We need more Scandinavian immigrants ! Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2018 #16
And then he'll claim that he tried to meet liberals halfway Arkansas Granny Jul 2018 #7
I think Dems will be ready. Iliyah Jul 2018 #10
Sauron? nt Lucky Luciano Jul 2018 #12
McConnell has already selected Kennedy's replacement, guaranteeing passage by the senate. madinmaryland Jul 2018 #11
So, Mitch has told Trump who is really a great conservative that Democrats Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2018 #17
Roll Call on Amy Barrett 10-31-2017 - Dems Y Kaine, Donnelly, Manchin NV - McCaskill, Menendez Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2018 #19
Maybe if they are a Federalist Stargleamer Jul 2018 #13
Amy Barrett Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2018 #18
I heard that 3 Democrats already voted for her Stargleamer Jul 2018 #20
They'll probably ask her to write the opinion Shrek Jul 2018 #21
Who was that guy Dubya had to bless torture? Yee? He's off teaching law at ... Hekate Jul 2018 #22
Pam Bondi, FL AG JCMach1 Jul 2018 #23
ie the 'house slave' tactic radius777 Jul 2018 #24
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