Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
- Date: 27-Oct-2020
- Source: The Daily Tribune - News of Bahrain
- Sector:Economy
- Country:Middle East
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
Agencies | Washington
The Daily Tribune - www.newsofbahrain.com
The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a victory for President Donald Trump a week before the general election.
Mr Trump's fellow Republicans voted 52-48 to approve the judge, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.
The 48-year-old took the oath of office at the White House alongside President Trump.
Her appointment seals for the foreseeable future