Republicans Advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination

The transcript discusses the Democratic boycott of a committee vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Despite the boycott, Republicans moved forward with the confirmation process. Concerns were raised about Barrett's potential impact on the Affordable Care Act. The boycott was also a protest against what Democrats viewed as a rushed nomination process before Election Day.

What was the response of some members regarding participation in the committee?

• They were forced to participate.

• They were undecided about participation.

• They chose not to participate.

• They decided to participate actively.

What was the Senate's plan regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination?

• To reject her nomination.

• To confirm her to the US Supreme Court next week.

• To hold another committee vote.

• To delay the confirmation until after the election.

Why did Democrats boycott the committee vote?

• They wanted to delay the process.

• They were not informed about the vote.

• They were protesting the rushed nomination process.

• They supported the nomination.

What was the Democrats' main concern regarding Judge Barrett's potential impact?

• Her lack of experience.

• Her stance on environmental issues.

• Her potential to strike down the Affordable Care Act.

• Her views on immigration policies.

What symbolic action did Democrats take during the committee vote?

• They walked out of the committee room.

• They submitted a petition against the nomination.

• They held a press conference outside the committee room.

• They filled the seats with photos of people affected by the Affordable Care Act.