Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court!

Yesterday afternoon in a 53 to 47 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Supreme Court justice. This summer, Judge Brown will be sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s high court. Right before the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated: “This is one of the great moments of American history. Today we are taking a giant, bold and important step on the well-trodden path to fulfilling our country’s founding promise. This is a great moment for Judge Jackson but it is an even greater moment for America as we rise to a more perfect union.”

President Biden also shared his excitement on Twitter, call this day a historic moment:

Judge Jackson’s confirmation was a historic moment for our nation. We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her. pic.twitter.com/K8SAh25NL5

— President Biden (@POTUS) April 7, 2022

Source: NPR