Senate Confirms Judge Merrick Garland As U.S. Attorney General

Judge Merrick Garland was confirmed as Attorney General by the Senate in a 70 to 30 bipartisan vote. During his confirmation hearing, Garland promised to maintain the Justice Department's independence from political influence. He also committed to investigating the Capitol insurrection and addressing domestic and foreign terrorism threats. Garland was previously denied a Supreme Court seat in 2016 when Republicans controlled the Senate.

What was the outcome of the Senate vote for Merrick Garland's confirmation as Attorney General?

• 50 to 50

• 60 to 40

• 80 to 20

• 70 to 30

What did Garland pledge regarding the Justice Department during his confirmation hearing?

• To increase political influence

• To focus on international cases

• To maintain political neutrality

• To reduce staff

Which event did Garland commit to investigating?

• The 2008 Financial Crisis

• The Watergate Scandal

• The Capitol insurrection

• The 2020 Presidential Election

What threats did Garland address during his confirmation?

• Cybersecurity threats

• Domestic and foreign terror

• Environmental threats

• Economic threats

In what year was Garland previously snubbed for a Supreme Court seat?

• 2016

• 2014

• 2020

• 2018