Senate Judiciary Committee advances Amy Coney Barrett replacement on 7th Circuit to floor over Dem opposition
December 10, 2020 at 14:02 PM EST
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced the nomination of Thomas L. Kirsch II for a seat on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to the floor in a party-line vote, moving the Senate one step closer to filling the vacancy created by the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.