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 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](/sites/default/files/2020-10/index.jpg)
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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