Hakeem Jeffries: “Giving the American people an opportunity to weigh in on such an…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2020

Giving the American people an opportunity to weigh in on such an important matter is every legislator's paramount duty, and given how consequential Justice Scalia's replacement will be, it would be irresponsible for the Senate to confirm any nominee President Obama may send them.

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Hakeem Jeffries

Democratic · New York

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Editor's note · Context

Jeffries emphasizes the importance of public input on Supreme Court nominations.

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Hakeem Jeffries: “Giving the American people an opportunity to weigh in on such an important matter is every legislator's paramount duty…”

Editor's note · Context