Court Quote by Bill Nelson

Supreme Court nominations are an occasion to pause and reflect on the values that make our nation strong, just and fair. And we must…

— Edward Kennedy

The Senate has a constitutional responsibility to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court, and I take that responsibility very seriously.

— Bill Nelson

When it comes to the Supreme Court, the American people have only two times when they have any input into how our Constitution is…

— Mike DeWine

I'm convinced that our duty to provide advice and consent for justices of the Supreme Court is our most important constitutional responsibility.

— Frank Lautenberg

The Constitution entrusts the Senate with the duty to provide to the President the 'advice and consent' for a lifetime appointment on the United…

— Cindy Hyde-Smith

I am still doing my due diligence. A vote on a Supreme Court nominee is a lifetime appointment and when the court decides, it…

— Bob Menendez

Any Supreme Court confirmation needs to be a thoughtful process, with full respect for the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution.

— Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Judicial excellence requires candor before confirmation. We are being asked to give the nominee enormous power.

— Herb Kohl

As president, I will only nominate judges - including Supreme Court justices - who will commit to upholding Roe v. Wade as settled law…

— Kirsten Gillibrand

Supreme Court nominees should be individuals who not only understand, but truly respect the equal roles and responsibilities of different branches of government and…

— Chuck Grassley

We need to consider nominations as thoroughly and carefully as the American people deserve. No one is entitled to a free pass to a…

— Patrick Leahy

I believe strongly that we should have nominees to the United States Supreme Court based on their qualifications rather than any litmus test.

— John McCain