Mcneil, Catherine Mosel, thompson diaz, United States court of federal claims. Policycontent modernization act. All those will be held over. Mr. Chairman . Under the rules of this committee can i proceed with the business of the Committee Even with a quorum present, there unless there are two members of the minority present as well. I and the only member of the minority that is here. We cannot conduct business until the second member of the minority arrives. Yes, sir. Thank you for the way you have conducted yourself yesterday. It is clear from reading in the paper what is going to happen is we will be denied the ability to operate as normal. That senator schumer said everything is on the table. We have given this nominee a chance to be questioned. Fairly, firmly. I want to congratulate my democratic colleagues for setting a disposition i think will help us all. I know what awaits us. I will now make a motion to report the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. A motion to vote on the motion
Not be considered. Here is a look at the comments from the former Vice President. Biden i know you have a question. [inaudible] mr. Biden her faith should not be considered. I dont think there are any questions on her faith. I got in trouble when we were running against the senator who was a mormon, the governor. I took him on. We are already in the midst of a real plague here. Days,ody knows that in 28 20 million americans may lose health care. This nominee says she wants to get rid of the Affordable Care act. The president would like to get rid of the Affordable Care act. Lets keep our eye on the ball. In less than one month, americans could lose their health insurance. Thank you. Jennifer with the Huffington Post says this. All judiciary dems took a Courtesy Call with judge barrett last week a far cry from how republicans treated obamas scotus pick. Merrick garland. Republicans refused to meet with him or even hold a hearing for him. Melissa lang says back outside the Supreme Court,
Learn more about the law and maybe the differences in the party. As to the hearing room, i doubt if there is any room in the country given more attention and detail to make sure city of the architect of the capitol working with the attending physician has set up the room in a fashion we can safely do our business. Senator lee is back and has been cleared by your physician. Welcome back. The covid problem in america is real. It is serious, dangerous, and we have to mitigate the risk. I would let every american know that many of you going to work today and have probably been at work today, and hope your employer will take care of your health care needs, but we do have a country that needs to move forward safely. Millions of americans, cops, todaysses, going to work to do their day and we are going to work in the senate to do our job in one of the most important jobs the Senate Judiciary committee will ever do is have hearings and confirm a justice to the Supreme Court. Purposes, weeeping
Reporter today was the first of four days of what is expected to be a contentious hearing. Today, opening statements, senators directing their comments to each other, and to voters. Not so much the nominee. There is mookie betts leading judge Amy Coney Barrett off for the los angeles dodgers. Its game one, nlcs, appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee, day one of dodgersbraves coming your way her confirmation hearing. I have been nominated to next. Fill Justice Ginsburgs seat. But no one will ever take her go moo place. At this level, on this stage, reporter President Trump Supreme Court nominee paid her respects to the late ruth bader statements are made with every ginsburg and shared parts of pitch, every swing, every her own biography in her unforgettable moment. Opening statement. She explained how her mentor, the late conservative justice, has influenced her. Courts have a vital the braves carry confidence, responsibility to the rule of poise, and the momentum of law, which
Everybody. Ning, bird will judge barretts family, welcome. Jud quest good morning every buddy. Judge amyg to confirm Coney Barrett will begin. Cooperation. Will have a hearing that hopefully the country will learn more about judge merrick and the and willdge barrett learn more about the law and maybe the differences in the party. As to the hearing room, i doubt if there is any room in the country given more attention and detail to make sure city of the architect of the capitol working with the attending physician has set up the room in a fashion we can safely do our business. Senator lee is back and has been cleared by your physician. Welcome back. The covid problem in america is real. It is serious, dangerous, and we have to mitigate the risk. I would let every american know that many of you going to work today and have probably been at work today, and hope your employer will take care of your health care needs, but we do have a country that needs to move forward safely. Millions of a