Democrats to Boycott Panel Vote to Advance Barrett’s Nomination
- Action won’t block GOP from advancing toward full Senate vote
- Confirmation process also exposed rancor among Democrats
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Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee will boycott Thursday’s vote to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, according to a Democratic aide.
The move won’t prevent Republicans, who have a 12-10 majority on the panel, from moving ahead. But it highlights the intense partisan division in the Senate over Barrett’s nomination.