I’m pleased to support Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination. She has the temperament and humility we expect of a judge. She approaches cases without bias or agenda. Most important, she understands that a judge should interpret – not make – the law.
She was thorough, candid and forthright at the hearing. But when pressed on how she might rule in a case, Judge Barrett properly applied the Ginsburg Rule. She demonstrated her independence by not showing hints, previews or forecasts.
Judge Barrett clearly respects precedent, and she practices judicial restraint. Her judicial method is rigorous and exacting, but fair and open minded.
Unfortunately, Senate Democrats decided to “boycott” the vote on this highly qualified nominee.
Hard working Americans show up to work every day and Democrats should too. Our taxpayers deserve better.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was just voted favorably out of Senate Judiciary Cmte 12-0. No democrats showed up to vote. Senator Ernst & I both voted for this highly qualified Supreme Court nominee
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) October 22, 2020
Judge Barrett voted out of cmte unanimously bc Senate Democrats “boycotted” the mtg They didn’t show up to vote on highly qualified SCOTUS nominee Hard working Americans show up 2work every day & Democrats should too Our taxpayers deserve better
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) October 22, 2020
Author: Charles Grassley
Chuck Grassley of New Hartford has represented Iowa in the United States Senate since 1980.
