Did Joni Ernst vote the way they spoke on the Supreme Court in March 2016?
Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator (R-IA) ·
In the midst of a critical election, the American people deserve to have a say in this important decision that will impact the course of our country for years to come. This is not about any particular nominee; rather this is about giving the American people a voice.
Voted Yea, 26 Oct 2020
Ernst said in 2016 that during an election the American people deserved a say in filling the seat. In 2020 she voted to confirm Barrett before the election.
In 2016 Ernst said that during an election the American people should have a say in filling the seat. In 2020, as a Judiciary Committee member, she voted to confirm Barrett before the election.
Said vs. voted · Supreme Court
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Said one thing, voted another
What they said
- Date
- Where
- Statement after President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, posted on ernst.senate.gov.
How they voted
- Date
- Measure
- Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
- Question
- On the Nomination (Amy Coney Barrett)
- Vote
- Yea