WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Thursday met with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the president’s nominee to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court:
“After meeting with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, I have an appreciation for her principled judicial philosophy and her views on the Constitution," Moran stated in a media release.
"During our meeting, we discussed how she has developed her judicial philosophy, her balance of work and family life, and the importance of carrying out the law as written. She has risen to the pinnacle of her profession while also raising a young family and being an admired professor."
"She is without a doubt a well-qualified, thoughtful nominee, who is committed to upholding the law and applying it fairly. I look forward to Judge Barrett further demonstrating her judicial views as the confirmation process continues.”
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham says his panel will hold four days of confirmation hearings the week of Oct. 12.
Once the committee approves the nomination, it goes to the Senate floor for a final vote. This could all happen by Nov. 3 if the process goes smoothly. Graham said he hopes the committee can move the nomination to the Senate floor by the week of Oct. 26 for a confirmation vote.