Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court, Making History as First Black Female Justice
etonline.comJudge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, cementing her place in history as the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.Jackson's confirmation as the 116th justice in U.S.
history received bipartisan backing, with a final vote of 53 to 47 in the upper chamber. Three Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah, joined all 50 Democrats in supporting President Biden's nominee.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman and first woman of color to hold the role, presided over the Senate during the vote.«On this vote, the yays are 53.
The nays are 47 and this nomination is confirmed,» Harris said to rousing applause from senators.Jackson's appointment to the high court is likely to be a significant component of Mr.
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