Republican senators who blocked Merrick Garland’s confirmation as Supreme Court Justice nearly five years ago warmly welcomed the now-appointed Attorney General and supported his candidacy.
The Republicans’ reception was very different from that of March 2016, when Garland could not be considered a possible judge of the highest court because the Republicans who controlled the Senate never scheduled their confirmation hearing.
President Joe Biden’s nominee is expected to be confirmed with bipartisan support, to say the lavish welcome of Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, who was responsible for the House of Commons Judiciary Committee nearly five years ago. blocking Garland’s appointment.
“No one doubts Judge Garland is qualified for the job,” Grassley said.
The second hearing will take place on Tuesday and his nomination is expected to be voted on in the full Senate on Monday, March 1.
These were the highlights of the audience:
