Sen. Chuck Grassley a ‘no’ on Ketanji Brown Jackson

He cites philosophical differences with Biden’s Supreme Court pick

Apr. 4, 2022 9:56 am, Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 2:42 pm

Sen. Chuck Grassley is a “no” vote on confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Supreme Court justice.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa (Photo supplied by Grassley press office)

Grassley, an Iowa Republican, announced his decision Monday morning at a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

“Having carefully studied her record, unfortunately, I think she and I have fundamentally different views on the role judges should play in our system of government. Because of those disagreements, I can’t support her nomination,” said Grassley, the ranking Republican on the committee.

Jackson appears to be on track in the 50-50 split Senate for confirmation as President Joe Biden’s first Supreme Court appointment. One Republican, Maine Sen. Susan Collins, has announced she will vote for Jackson’s confirmation.

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