McConnell Pushes Federal Judge Confirmations: ‘We’re Going to Run Through the Tape’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joined by Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), left, and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 7, 2020. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is moving steadfastly to confirm as many judges as possible to federal courts before the end of the year.

Following the confirmation of Supreme Court Judge Amy Comey Barret, since the election on Nov. 3, the Senate has confirmed 6 federal district court judges.