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On the recordSeptember 18, 2020
The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

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Chuck Schumer reiterates Mitch McConnell's previous stance on Supreme Court nominations, advocating for the people's voice in the process.

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