Kavanaugh Clears First of Two Senate Votes, Final Vote on Saturday

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol, on Oct. 5, 2018. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
Reporter
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh is just one step from being confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Senate Republicans pushed his confirmation through a tight 51-49 procedural vote on Oct. 5.

By voting to invoke cloture, the floor debate on the confirmation will have a time limit, preventing Democrats to filibuster the final vote expected on Saturday.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
Reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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