Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court
Apr. 7, 2022
The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of United States Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Her nomination reflected President Biden’s promise to appoint highly qualified judges and to expand diversity on the federal bench. Throughout her professional life, most recently as a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge, Judge Jackson has demonstrated a strong commitment to equal justice under the law.
Legislative Alert
This is Good for working people.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 53
NAYs: 47
| Legislator | State | Party Sort descending | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sen. Richard J. Durbin | 
Democrat
|
Yes | |
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Sen. Jeff Merkley |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
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Sen. Robert Menendez |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
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Sen. Jon Tester |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Edward J. Markey |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Joe Manchin III |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Debbie Stabenow |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Tina Smith |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Ben Ray Luján |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Christopher A. Coons |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Amy Klobuchar |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Bob Casey |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Charles E. Schumer |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Thomas R. Carper |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Brian Schatz |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Mark Kelly |
Democrat
|
Yes |
2022 Senate Key Votes
- Postal Service Reform Act
- Nomination of David Weil to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, DOL
- COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act
- Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court
- Federal Reserve Nominations of Dr. Lisa DeNell Cook
- Federal Reserve Nomination of Dr. Philip Jefferson
- CHIPS and Science Act
- Inflation Reduction Act
- Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the U.S. Department of Labor
- Respect for Marriage Act
- Rail Workers Sick Leave
- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023