The U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday.
The vote was confirmed 50 to 48 by the Senate.
Governor Jerry Brown tweeted shortly after the confirmation.
“This controversial and partisan choice further deepens the divisions in America and profoundly undermines democratic governance,” Brown said. “A real tragedy.”
This controversial and partisan choice further deepens the divisions in America and profoundly undermines democratic governance. A real tragedy.
— Jerry Brown (@JerryBrownGov) October 6, 2018
Senator Kamala Harris said we can’t stop fighting in a tweet.
“Progress doesn’t happen overnight. It can be painful. It can be slow. But now is the time to roll up our sleeves, knock on doors, and register people to vote,” Harris said.
We can't stop fighting. Progress doesn't happen overnight. It can be painful. It can be slow. But now is the time to roll up our sleeves, knock on doors, and register people to vote. In one month we have the chance to vote and stand up for the country we love.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 6, 2018
Senator Dianne Feinstein also tweeted following the vote.
“Confirming Brett Kavanaugh in the face of credible allegations of sexual assault that were not thoroughly investigated, and his belligerent, partisan performance in last Thursday’s hearing undermines the legitimacy of the Supreme Court,” she said.
Confirming Brett Kavanaugh in the face of credible allegations of sexual assault that were not thoroughly investigated, and his belligerent, partisan performance in last Thursday’s hearing undermines the legitimacy of the Supreme Court.
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) October 6, 2018
Harris and Feinstein voted no on Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
President Donald Trump said he applauds and congratulates the U.S. Senate for confirming a great nominee in a tweet.
He said he will sign his appointment later today and will be officially sworn in.
I applaud and congratulate the U.S. Senate for confirming our GREAT NOMINEE, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, to the United States Supreme Court. Later today, I will sign his Commission of Appointment, and he will be officially sworn in. Very exciting!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2018
