Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Vote Moves Forward

On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee vote ended in a 11-11 tie, meaning that the Senate had to file a separate discharge motion to bring her confirmation vote to the full Senate. The vote on that motion passed with bipartisan support from Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Lisa Murkowski (R-ME). They have indicated they will join the full Democratic caucus in voting for Judge Jackson’s confirmation. A vote by the full Senate is expected by April 8 before the Senate leaves on recess.

ANCOR supports the confirmation of Judge Jackson, and joined a coalition letter highlighting Judge Jackson’s judicial record and commitment to upholding disability rights.