U.S. Supreme Court Justice Senate Judiciary Committee Approved in Democratic Absence

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Senate Judiciary Committee Approved in the Democratic Party's Absence October 23, 4:57

The appointment of a new Judge of the Federal Supreme Court nominated by US President Donald Trump was voted on in the absence of opposition lawmakers on a parliamentary Senate committee and approved by a majority.

The ruling Republican Party plans to finally approve the personnel case at the Senate plenary session next week as the opposition opposes.

On the 22nd, the Judiciary Committee of the US Senate held a committee to vote on the case of Conservative Judge Barrett, who was appointed by President Trump as a judge in the Federal Supreme Court.

The opposition Democratic Party did not attend the committee on the 22nd, protesting the Republican Party's rush to approve just before the presidential election, contrary to precedent.

"It's the Democratic Party's choice not to attend the committee. I choose to approve Mr. Barrett as a committee," said Gram, chairman of the judiciary, who voted in the absence of opposition lawmakers. Barrett's appointment was approved by the majority of the ruling party.

Meanwhile, Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer said in a press conference with a Democratic member who was absent from the judiciary, saying, "No vote is accepted. I have never seen a procedure as unjust as Mr. Barrett's approval this time. It will have a huge impact on the Senate, the Federal Supreme Court, and the country as a whole for generations. "

The Republican Party plans to enter into deliberation at the Senate plenary session on the 23rd to expedite the approval process and to obtain final approval at the plenary session next week.

President Trump wants to appoint a new conservative judge just before the presidential election to appeal to the conservatives, and the Supreme Court's decision with Judge Barrett is that if a trial over the presidential election is filed, It is the focus because it can also affect the results.

President Trump "Big Day for America"

President Trump posted on Twitter on the 22nd, "Judge Barrett was approved by the Judiciary Committee. All that is left is to make a final vote at the plenary session. It's a big day for the United States." We welcomed the approval.

Expert "Affects Many Voters"

Professor James Wagstaff of the University of California said, "This approval will affect many voters. Besides the fact that the Republican side seems to be trying to force and approve personnel, the Supreme Court judge It was also an opportunity to reaffirm how important the election to choose a nominated president is, "he said, adding that it would affect the presidential election.

Regarding the impact of Mr. Barrett's appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court in the future, "Changes will appear at a relatively early stage due to decisions regarding the social insurance system introduced by former President Obama. In addition, in the long run , Will give conservative judgments about abortion and the right to speech. "