Did Roger Wicker vote the way they spoke on the Supreme Court in March 2016?
Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator (R-MS) ·
The American people should have the opportunity to make their voices heard before filling a lifetime appointment to the nation’s highest court. In November, the country will get that chance by choosing a new President – a process that is well underway.
Voted Yea, 26 Oct 2020
Wicker said in 2016 that voters should be heard in the November election before a lifetime Court seat was filled. In October 2020, eight days before an election, he voted to confirm Barrett.
In March 2016 Wicker said voters should be heard in the November presidential election before a lifetime Supreme Court appointment was filled. In October 2020, eight days before a presidential election, he voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett.
Said vs. voted · Supreme Court
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Said one thing, voted another
What they said
- Date
- Where
- Statement from his Senate office on President Obama's Supreme Court nominee.
How they voted
- Date
- Measure
- Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (PN2252)
- Question
- On the Nomination (Amy Coney Barrett)
- Vote
- Yea