The AFL-CIO opposed the nomination of Cory Wilson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5h Circuit. With scant judicial experience, he is known for inflammatory diatribes against the broad provision of health care, of voting rights protection and marriage equality. Despite Mississippi’s history of voter suppression, he worked to impose more restrictions on voting, repeatedly dismissing evidence of discrimination against African American voters. He also has consistently disparaged federal efforts to monitor Mississippi elections and ridiculed civil rights organizations that attempt to protect the vote and other critical legal protections. Nevertheless, Wilson's nomination was confirmed on June 24, 2020.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 52
NAYs: 48
Legislator | State Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sen. Brian Schatz | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Charles E. Grassley | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Joni Ernst | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Michael D. Crapo | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jim Risch | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Tammy Duckworth | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Richard J. Durbin | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Mike Braun | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Todd Young | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Pat Roberts | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jerry Moran | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Mitch McConnell | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Rand Paul | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Bill Cassidy | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. John Kennedy | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Edward J. Markey | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Elizabeth Warren | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin | Democrat | No | ||
Sen. Chris Van Hollen | Democrat | No |