AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement congratulating Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the United States Supreme Court:
"Congratulations to Justice Amy Coney Barrett on being confirmed as a justice on the United States Supreme Court. Justice Barrett is a tremendous jurist and a person of the highest character who will adhere to the Constitution and faithfully serve the American people. I applaud the Senators who voted to confirm her nomination, and I thank President Trump for nominating Justice Barrett—continuing his excellent record of appointing judges who will uphold the rule of law."
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination, while Democrats on the panel declined to appear at the proceedings. Photo: Caroline Brehman/Zuma Press
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