On Monday evening, shortly after 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana to serve as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme court on a vote of 52-48.
The only Republican opposing the jurist’s nomination was Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, while no Democrats supported Barrett’s nomination. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced the vote.
A swearing-in ceremony is expected to occur later on Monday night at the White House, where Justice Clarence Thomas will swear the newest justice in.
Here are some responses congratulating Barrett’s nomination: