Congressman Chuck Fleischmann issued the following statement after the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court:
“I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for their vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S.
Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh’s judicial record speaks for itself with over 300 published opinions, 12 years as a federal court judge, and a total of 26 years of public service. However, even before the ink dried on Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, his proven track record as a constitutionally-minded jurist quickly became overshadowed by divisive rhetoric and uncorroborated allegations. This vitriol highlighted a broken confirmation process, at the expense of an exceptionally qualified and highly respected individual. I have full confidence that as a Supreme Court Justice, Judge Brett Kavanaugh will preserve the fabric of our nation – the Constitution – by interpreting the law as written. I look forward to having Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the ninth Justice on the United States Supreme Court.”
Senator David Perdue voted to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh. He said, “This has proven to be a tumultuous time in Washington. Despite partisan attempts to assassinate Judge Kavanaugh’s character, it is encouraging this body acted decisively about the future of our nation’s highest court. The presumption of innocence remains a fundamental cornerstone of our democracy. The United States Senate’s role is to provide advice and consent, and that is a job I take very seriously. There is no doubt in my mind that Judge Kavanaugh will do exactly what he said he would do in his testimony before the Senate: ‘Preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.’ I'm proud to vote to confirm such an imminently qualified nominee. Just as he did during his 12 years on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, I'm confident Judge Kavanaugh will serve this nation well on the United States Supreme Court.”
Senator Bob Corker appeared on Fox News ahead of the vote to express his support for Judge Kavanaugh. He said, “I am very confident in my vote. I am looking forward to it. I talked to Judge Kavanaugh this morning and thanked him for his willingness to serve the country in this manner and to go through all of this. I talked to Don McGahn, who I think is going to leave the White House whenever he leaves with a tremendous legacy for our country. I talked to Susan Collins yesterday and thanked her for a speech that, to me, was historic and not only reflected well on all Republicans, but I think the Senate as a whole. It is a big day. It is a great day for our nation. And I look forward to the vote.”