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On January 31, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Scalia was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for three decades.[1] President Trump said regarding the nomination,[2]

“

I am proud to announce the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for Justice of the Supreme Court ... This has been the most transparent and most important Supreme Court selection process in the history of our country and I wanted the American people to have a voice in this nomination. Judge Gorsuch has a superb intellect, an unparalleled legal education, and a commitment to interpreting the Constitution according to its text. He will make an incredible Justice as soon as the Senate confirms him. [3]

”

Confirmation hearings on Gorsuch's nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee were held from March 20-23, 2017. On April 3, 2017, voting 11-9 on party lines, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the full U.S. Senate. That same day, Senate Democrats announced that they had a sufficient number of votes to sustain a filibuster against the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. In anticipation of an expected filibuster, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) indicated that he was prepared to restrict the use of filibusters on Supreme Court nominations, referred to as the nuclear option. The Senate voted on April 6, 2017, to end the use of filibusters on all presidential nominations and proceeded to vote to end debate on the Gorsuch nomination. Gorsuch was confirmed on a recorded 54-45 vote of the Senate on Friday, April 7, 2017, and he received his commission on Monday, April 10, 2017.[4]


HIGHLIGHTS
  • President Donald Trump (R) nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on January 31, 2017.
  • On January 3, 2017, the first day of the 115th Congress, Republicans held a 52-48 majority in the U.S. Senate.
  • Confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee began on March 20, 2017.



    • U.S. senators from Tennessee on Neil Gorsuch's nomination

    Lamar Alexander (R)

    Senator Alexander released the following statement on February 2, 2017, after meeting with Judge Gorsuch in Alexander's Senate office:[5]

    “

    It was a pleasure meeting today with Judge Gorsuch. He is an impressive individual with outstanding academic credentials and an excellent judicial record. I especially like the fact that he would decide cases based on the law rather than on his personal point of view. I look forward to learning more about him as the Senate considers his nomination. [3]

    		”

    Alexander gave the following statement on January 31, 2017:[6]

    “

    The president has nominated a distinguished jurist. Now it’s time for the Senate to fairly and carefully consider his nomination. [3]

    		”

    Bob Corker (R)

    Senator Corker released the following statement on February 2, 2017, after meeting with Judge Gorsuch in Corker's Senate office:[7]

    “

    I could not be more impressed with Judge Gorsuch and enthusiastically support his nomination ... He is an outstanding choice, and after meeting with him today, it is very clear why the Senate unanimously confirmed him to the federal bench in 2006. Our next Supreme Court justice will have a lasting impact on the direction of our country, and I have full confidence in Judge Gorsuch’s dedication to upholding the Constitution and applying the rule of law in a fair and independent manner. I am pleased that President Trump has nominated such a well-respected and qualified individual, and I look forward to voting to confirm Judge Gorsuch as our next U.S. Supreme Court justice. [3]

    		”

    Corker issued the following statement on January 31, 2017:[8]

    “

    Our next Supreme Court justice will have a lasting impact on the direction of our country,” said Corker. “The Senate unanimously confirmed Judge Gorsuch to the federal bench in 2006, and he has served honorably as an appellate court judge for a decade. He is a well-respected jurist who understands the importance of upholding the Constitution and applying the rule of law in a fair and independent manner, and I am pleased that President Trump has nominated someone with such an impressive background. I Iook forward to meeting with Judge Gorsuch during the confirmation process. [3]

    		”

    See also

    Footnotes

    1. ↑ The New York Times, "Justice Antonin Scalia, Who Led a Conservative Renaissance on the Supreme Court, Is Dead at 79," February 13, 2016
    2. ↑ The White House, "President Donald J. Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court," January 31, 2017
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    4. ↑ Politico, "Gorsuch confirmation hearing set for March 20," February 16, 2017
    5. ↑ Senator Lamar Alexander, "Alexander Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch," February 2, 2017
    6. ↑ The Chattanoogan, "Perdue Praises Trump Pick Of Gorsuch For Supreme Court; Alexander Says Senate Should Carefully Consider Selection; Corker Says He Has Impressive Background," January 31, 2017
    7. ↑ Senator Bob Corker, "Corker announces support for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch," February 2, 2017
    8. ↑ Senator Bob Corker, "Corker statement of nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court," January 31, 2017
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