Kamala Harris To Participate Remotely In Confirmation Hearings

Senator Harris will attend the confirmation hearings virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. The Senate Judiciary Committee members have the option to participate either in person or remotely. Harris has called for safety measures, including testing, but Senator Graham has not made testing a requirement. The hearings will adhere to CDC guidelines.

Why will Kamala Harris attend the confirmation hearings virtually?

• Due to personal health concerns

• Due to travel restrictions

• To set an example for remote participation

• Because of the Republican response to the White House coronavirus outbreak

What options do members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have for attending the hearings?

• They must attend in person

• They can only attend virtually

• They are not allowed to attend

• They can choose to attend either in person or remotely

What did Harris request from Senator Lindsey Graham regarding the hearings?

• To add safety measures including testing

• To postpone the hearings

• To allow only virtual attendance

• To change the venue of the hearings

What is Senator Graham's stance on testing as a requirement for the hearings?

• He has not added testing as a requirement

• He has made testing mandatory

• He has left it to individual discretion

• He has postponed the decision

What guidelines will the hearings and room setup follow?

• CDC guidelines

• State health department guidelines

• No specific guidelines

• World Health Organization guidelines