how it's less people than he will actually have at his rally in kansas. the president also saying that he's proud of brett kavanugh, knows he's going to be on the supreme court for a long time to come, a chance for him to reshape the high court. that's why the stakes were so high. as we have seen this drama play out in recent weeks, particularly yesterday with that procedural vote and then today with the final vote on the senate floor, both sides making their case. here's how it played out. >> the republicans have succeeded in confirming a deeply flawed and dangerous nominee, only by breaking all the rules and the norms. the damage done today will be enduring to the united states supreme court and to our country. >> he will make the senate and the country proud. he will serve with distinction on our highest court. he unquestionably deserves