Brett Kavanaugh whip list: Where senators stand on Supreme Court nominee

Washington CNN — Brett Kavanaugh is facing the confirmation of a lifetime. We must mobilize the American people to defeat Trump’s right-wing, reactionary nominee.” Angus King of Maine on September 12: – “Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination is one of the most important votes I will take in the Senate – and after carefully studying his record and judicial philosophy, I have decided that I will vote no on his confirmation.” Undecided Republicans to watch Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on July 9 – “While I have not met Judge Kavanaugh, I look forward to sitting down for a personal meeting with him. I am also going to be talking to the judge later this week with a few more questions that I have.” Republicans voting yes Ted Cruz of Texas on July 9 – “By any measure, Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most respected federal judges in the country and I look forward to supporting his nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States.” Dan Sullivan of Alaska on July 9 – “I think he meets all the qualifications of what we as a Senate should be looking for in terms of the confirmation process and I plan on supporting Judge Kavanaugh as a next associate justice of the Supreme Court.” Orrin Hatch of Utah on July 11 – “I was very pleased to meet with Judge Kavanaugh this morning. I think he very much shares the same judicial philosophy as Justice Gorsuch so I look forward to supporting his confirmation.” Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia on July 12 – “After meeting with Judge Kavanaugh today, I’m even more certain that he is a man of integrity and that he understands and respects the responsibilities of a Supreme Court justice, which is why I plan to support his nomination. Judge Kavanaugh’s credentials are impeccable, and as a judge for the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit he has considered many of the most pressing legal questions of our time.” Ted Cruz of Texas on July 9 – “By any measure, Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most respected federal judges in the country and I look forward to supporting his nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States.” Mike Enzi of Wyoming on July 19 – “It was great to talk with Judge Kavanaugh about his years of experience and dedication to the judicial system.