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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sen. Chris Van Hollen | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Elizabeth Warren | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Edward J. Markey | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Bill Cassidy | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. John Kennedy | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Rand Paul | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Mitch McConnell | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jerry Moran | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Pat Roberts | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Todd Young | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Mike Braun | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Richard J. Durbin | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Tammy Duckworth | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Michael D. Crapo | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jim Risch | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Joni Ernst | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Charles E. Grassley | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Brian Schatz | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono | Democrat | No |