The AFL-CIO opposes the nomination of Eric Murphy to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, on both substantive and procedural grounds. Our nation deserves judges who treat all Americans fairly and demonstrate respect for democratic values. Mr. Murphy’s record leads us to the conclusion that he would not be such a judge. Nevertheless, he was confirmed on March 7, 2019.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 52
NAYs: 46
Legislator | State Sort ascending | Party | Vote | |
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Sen. Tim Scott | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Lindsey Graham | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jack Reed | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Bob Casey | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Ron Wyden | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Jeff Merkley | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. James Lankford | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. James M. Inhofe | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Sherrod Brown | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Rob Portman | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Charles E. Schumer | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Jacky Rosen | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Martin Heinrich | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Tom Udall | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Robert Menendez | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Cory Booker | Democrat | No |