Senate Poised To Confirm Jackson To Supreme Court

Senate Poised To Confirm Jackson To Supreme Court

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The Senate is set to vote on Judge Jackson's Supreme Court nomination, with bipartisan support from three Republican senators ensuring her confirmation. Judge Jackson's experience as a public defender is highlighted as a valuable addition to the Supreme Court. The Senate will first conduct a procedural vote, followed by a formal confirmation vote. Senators are eager to complete the process before the two-week April recess.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three Republican senators have expressed their support for Judge Jackson's nomination?

Senators Graham, McConnell, and Paul

Senators Cruz, Hawley, and Cotton

Senators Rubio, Scott, and Lee

Senators Collins, Murkowski, and Romney

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Judge Jackson's background is considered beneficial for the Supreme Court?

Her experience as a corporate lawyer

Her work as a public defender

Her tenure as a law professor

Her role as a state judge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the procedural vote in the Senate regarding Judge Jackson's nomination?

To extend the debate indefinitely

To formally end the debate time

To reject the nomination

To postpone the vote until next month

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected timing for the final confirmation vote on Judge Jackson's nomination?

Around 1:45 or 2:00 PM

Around 12:00 PM

Around 4:00 PM

Around 10:00 AM

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are senators motivated to complete the confirmation process quickly?

To avoid a government shutdown

To begin the two-week April recess

To focus on upcoming elections

To address other legislative priorities