How senators voted on Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court

"After reviewing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s extensive record, watching much of her hearing testimony, and meeting with her twice in person, I have concluded that she possesses the experience, qualifications, and integrity to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. I will, therefore, vote to confirm her to this position," Collins said in a statement on March 30.

"After multiple in-depth conversations with Judge Jackson and deliberative review of her record and recent hearings, I will support her historic nomination to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court," Murkowski said on April 4.

"I intend to vote in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court," Romney said on April 4. Read more »

"I will proudly vote for the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court," Baldwin said on March 28. Read more »

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an impressive and historic choice,” Bennet said in a statement on Feb. 25. Read more »

“I was so deeply impressed by Judge Jackson—not just her intellect & expertise as a judge & lawyer, but her depth & warmth as a human being. She understands the real world impact of judicial decisions on people & will bring that perspective to the Supreme Court,” Blumenthal said on March 8. Read more »

“I’m deeply grateful to President Biden for conducting a rigorous and thorough process to determine his first Supreme Court nominee. He clearly found the best person for the job,” Booker said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Ketanji Brown Jackson has the experience, the character, and the commitment to justice needed to be an excellent Supreme Court Justice,” Brown said in a statement on Feb. 25. Read more »

"History is being made in the United States of America. We will have a new Justice on the highest court of the land that makes the bench look more like America. All women and women of color should be so proud of this moment. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will be a strong supporter of our privacy rights, and her history as both a public defender and a federal judge makes her uniquely and extraordinarily qualified," Cantwell said on April 6.

“It is long past time for the Supreme Court to seat a highly qualified Black female attorney as a member, as we strive to provide equal justice under law to all Americans. I look forward to her full and fair confirmation process in the United States Senate,” Cardin said in a statement on Feb. 25. Read more »

“I am confident that Judge Jackson would serve our nation with distinction on the Supreme Court of the United States, much as she’s already done serving on other courts in this country. I look forward to supporting her nomination on the Senate floor in the coming weeks, and I am hopeful that a bipartisan majority of my colleagues will join me in doing so,” Carper said in a statement on March 15. Read more »

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has spent her career fighting for a more equitable and just America and will carry that vision on the Supreme Court. She comes to this position with a breadth of experience and an unwavering dedication to the law. I am honored to support her nomination,” Casey sadi in a statement on Feb. 25. Read more »

"Supreme Court decisions impact the lives of millions of Americans and the health of our system of democracy and the rule of law; it matters who sits on this Court and takes part in these decisions. Justice Jackson stands on the shoulders of those who went before her. Her parents were both proud HBCU graduates who went on to devote their careers to public education; her uncles and her brother served in law enforcement and the military. Justice Jackson is so well grounded in the institutions and traditions that have made our nation great, and it fills me with confidence to know that a person of her character and skill, with her background and judicial temperament will serve on the Supreme Court," Coons said on April 7.

"Judge Jackson brings an outstanding record to the Supreme Court, and I’m proud to have voted for her historic confirmation. I appreciated the chance to meet with her, and I believe she will work diligently to uphold the Constitution, protect the rule of law, and safeguard the rights of all Americans," Cortez Masto said on April 7.

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most impressive individuals nominated to serve on the Supreme Court in our nation's history and if confirmed, she will bring an important perspective that has been ignored for far too long,” Duckworth said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“From a strong list of prospective candidates, President Biden has chosen an extraordinary nominee in D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. To be the first to make history in our nation you need to have an exceptional life story. Judge Jackson’s achievements are well known to the Senate Judiciary Committee as we approved her to the D.C. Circuit less than a year ago with bipartisan support. We will begin immediately to move forward on her nomination with the careful, fair, and professional approach she and America are entitled to,” Durbin said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“I enjoyed my discussion with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson today. She is a remarkable nominee and will make a very strong Supreme Court justice,” Feinstein said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“After 232 years, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could be the very first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. It's time to make history,” Gillibrand said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"An independent judiciary is one of the hallmarks of a strong and vibrant democracy, and I am confident in Judge Jackson’s commitment to upholding our Constitution and the freedoms of Americans. For these reasons and more, I intend to vote for Judge Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court," Hassan said in a statement on March 28.

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is extremely qualified, with a strong record of being evenhanded and fair. I am proud to support her to be our next Supreme Court Justice,” Heinrich said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has an accomplished background and breadth of experience. I look forward to thoroughly reviewing her record and legal philosophy as President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee,” Hickenlooper said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Judge Jackson is exceptionally qualified and has a proven record of deciding cases based on the Constitution, the law, and the facts. I have no doubt that Judge Jackson will serve as a fair and impartial jurist who will protect the rights of all Americans,” Hirono said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"I am so glad to have helped confirm Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court and to now be able to call her Justice Jackson. Justice Jackson’s dedication to liberty and justice for all, her impressive list of achievements, and her excellent legal expertise will be of great value to the Court," Kaine said on April 7.

"After meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, it is clear that she has achieved incredible success throughout her legal career while demonstrating a commitment to ensuring all Americans have a fair shot at justice. I'll be voting to confirm her to serve on the Supreme Court," Kelly said on April 4. Read more »

“I joined both Democrats and Republicans in supporting her three previous nominations, and I look forward to the American people getting to know Judge Jackson during her confirmation hearings. Following our meeting, I am confident they will see that her qualifications, character, fidelity to the Constitution, and respect for the rule of law make her deserving of support on both sides of the aisle,” Klobuchar said on March 3. Read more »

“The President has done his job, nominating a highly qualified, experienced judge for elevation to the Supreme Court. The Senate must now do its job — free of politics and political vitriol — to fairly and objectively evaluate this nominee. We have a true opportunity, after careful review, to provide our advice and consent on this historic nominee. I believe Judge Jackson’s nomination is one that can unite the Senate in sending a signal to the American people that our courts should not and must not be partisan arms of our government. I look forward to this historic confirmation process,” Leahy said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that Judge Jackson receives a fair and timely confirmation. Judge Jackson was confirmed by the Senate with bipartisan support three times, and I am hopeful this time will be no different,” Luján said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"After meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, considering her record, and closely monitoring her testimony and questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week, I have determined I intend to vote for her nomination to serve on the Supreme Court," Manchin said on March 25. Read more »

“I am thrilled by President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court,” Markey said. on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an eminently qualified jurist with impeccable credentials, profound integrity, and sound judgment,” Menendez said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Ketanji Brown Jackson has an impressive record of accomplishments and her nomination is an historic first, ensuring that the highest court in our land will better reflect our nation as a whole,” Merkley said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“On first impression, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson seems like a respected, mainstream jurist that has won support from Republicans and Democrats in the past. Looking forward to learning more about her as the Senate does its proper due diligence,” Murphy said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Let me just say to everybody, I had the opportunity to meet the most amazing woman—I’m very excited that she’s on her way to the Supreme Court,” Murray said on March 14. Read more »

"Judge Jackson’s qualifications as a District Judge and an Appellate Judge are impeccable. I questioned a team of investigators who reviewed her record and reputation in detail and who testified under oath that they found no information calling into question Judge Jackson's integrity, competence, or commitment to the rule of law. To the contrary, they found that among colleagues on the bench and the bar, Judge Jackson has a sterling reputation. I will vote in the Judiciary Committee next week and then on the Senate floor to confirm Judge Jackson as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States," Ossoff said in a statement on March 29.

“President Biden has made an exceptional choice with his historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court,” Padilla said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“The historic nomination of Judge Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court is a barrier-breaking moment in American history. Judge Jackson is a well-respected jurist whose qualifications and wide-ranging legal experience will undoubtedly serve our nation well. The rulings of our nation’s highest court have a direct and consequential impact on the lives of Michiganders, including women’s reproductive rights, workers’ rights, environmental protections and voting rights. I applaud President Biden for nominating Judge Jackson, who is exceptionally well-qualified and look forward to a prompt confirmation process to ensure the Supreme Court further reflects the diversity of America,” Peters said in a statement on Feb. 25.

“Judge Jackson is a brilliant person with a keen legal mind and impeccable credentials,” Reed said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“President Biden’s historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will take the Supreme Court one step closer to representing the diversity of our country,” Rosen said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Judge Jackson has the legal expertise, record of fairness, and extensive experience – both professional and personal – that will make her an excellent addition to the Supreme Court,” Schatz said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“With her exceptional qualifications and record of evenhandedness, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be a Justice who will uphold the constitution and protect the rights of all Americans, including the voiceless and vulnerable. A true public servant and model jurist, Judge Jackson has demonstrated a commitment to America’s foundational principles of freedom, equality, and the rule of law throughout her career. As a clerk for Justice Stephen Breyer, an assistant federal public defender, a federal district court judge, and most recently as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Judge Jackson has shown brilliance, thoughtfulness, a willingness to collaborate, and a dedication to applying the law impartially,” Schumer said in a statement on Feb. 25.

“Our courts should look like and reflect our communities, and this historic nomination of the first Black woman selected to serve on the Supreme Court is a long-overdue milestone for our country. Jackson has earned this place in history through her impressive record, and I look forward to considering her nomination in the Senate,” Shaheen said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"After meeting with Judge Jackson, reviewing her record, and listening to her testimony, I’m proud to support her nomination to be our next Supreme Court Justice. Judge Jackson brings to the bench a wealth of knowledge, more trial court experience than all other current Supreme Court Justices combined, a commitment to respect precedent, and a proven independent, pragmatic approach to judicial decisions. Judge Jackson has exceptional qualifications and will serve our country well in the years to come," Sinema said on April 7.

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the Supreme Court, and her demonstrated commitment to defending the constitutional and civil rights of all Americans makes her an outstanding choice of nominee,” Smith said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Today I met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. What an honor. Her extensive background and experience in public service make her extremely qualified to serve. Judge Jackson will make an excellent Supreme Court Justice,” Stabenow said on March 17. Read more »

"Following our meeting and after reviewing the testimony from her hearing, it is clear that Judge Jackson is a deeply qualified jurist who will serve honorably and impartially on the Supreme Court, and I look forward to voting for her confirmation," Tester said on March 25. Read more »

“I know Judge Jackson’s record well from her confirmation last year, and I look forward to the Senate’s role in swiftly reviewing and confirming the historic choice of Judge Jackson – who will serve as both the first Black woman on the Court and the first public defender,” Van Hollen said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“With his historic selection of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden has nominated a qualified jurist with extraordinary credentials and a brilliant legal mind who has been repeatedly confirmed by the Senate on a bipartisan basis. I look forward to a timely confirmation hearing in the Senate, fulfilling our constitutional responsibility in a swift manner,” Warner said in a statement on Feb. 25.

“I applaud the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. It’s time the federal judiciary reflects the diversity of our country,” Warnock said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an exceptional choice. As a former public defender, she will bring an invaluable perspective to the Supreme Court. She’s been previously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan basis — and I fully support her swift confirmation,” Warren said on Feb. 25. Read more »

“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a thoroughly qualified nominee. She will bring to the Court a wealth of experience, a sharp legal mind, and a firm commitment to equal protection under law. I look forward to considering her nomination in the Judiciary Committee in the weeks ahead,” Whitehouse said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"I’m confident that Judge Jackson will make an outstanding Supreme Court Justice and a bulwark for the rights of women and all Americans. This is a truly historic confirmation — one that’s long overdue. I’ll be proud to give Judge Jackson my vote, and I urge all my colleagues to support her nomination as well," Wyden said on April 6.

"After carefully reviewing Judge Jackson’s record, attending portions of her nomination hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and meeting with her face-to-face, I will enthusiastically vote to support her confirmation,” King said in a statement on April 1.

“Let me congratulate President Biden for nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. In my view, we need a new member of the Supreme Court who has a strong track record standing up for justice – economic justice, racial justice, social justice, political justice and environmental justice. There is no doubt that Judge Jackson is that person. With nearly a decade of experience on the federal bench, Judge Jackson has proven that she is not only immensely qualified to serve on the Supreme Court, but that she is committed to fairness and equal justice under the law. Judge Jackson has already been confirmed by the Senate three times on a bi-partisan basis – twice by unanimous consent. There is no reason for her not to receive a fair and expeditious hearing in the Judiciary Committee and to be confirmed by the Senate as quickly as possible. I strongly support her nomination,” Sanders said in a statement on Feb. 25.

Barrasso said on March 27 that he would oppose Jackson's nomination. Read more »

Blackburn indicated that she would oppose Jackson's nomination during a Senate floor speech on March 30.

"I think she's certainly going to be confirmed. I think it'll be a high point for the country to see her go on the court. But I don't think she's the kind of judge that will really do the kind of work that I think needs to be done by the court. And I won't be supporting her, but I'll be joining others and understanding the importance of this moment," Blunt said on April 3. Read more »

"I don't think she would be the kind of judge that is going to strictly interpret the law as the people that wrote it intended, but more into being in a situation where instead of interpreting the law, you’re actually trying to move things into the direction of where you think they ought to be,” Boozman said on March 25. Read more »

Braun signaled that he would vote against Jackson's nomination on March 24. Read more »

"While she is undoubtedly highly qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced, based on our discussion, I cannot support Judge Jackson's nomination when it comes before the Senate," Burr said in a statement on March 31.

"While I appreciate Judge Jackson’s cordial visit with me, as well as her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, these aforementioned concerns preclude me from being able to support her confirmation," Capito said on March 31. Read more »

Cassidy said he would vote against Jackson's nomination on April 4. Read more »

Cornyn told reporters on March 24 that he was leaning toward voting against Jackson's nomination.

Cotton indicated that he would oppose Jackson's nomination on April 4.

Cramer said he would vote against Jackson's nomination on April 3. Read more »

"After reviewing her record and taking careful consideration of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, I have concluded I cannot vote to confirm her to a lifetime appointment on the United States Supreme Court. I have serious reservations about her judicial philosophy and willingness to interpret the law as written," Crapo said on April 7.

Cruz said he would vote against Jackson's nomination on March 23. Read more »

"It’s clear that the Biden administration is not looking to build a more robust bipartisan consensus for this nomination, and it’s inexcusable that they would not allow the voices of all Montanans to be heard. I will be voting no on Judge Jackson’s nomination," Daines said on March 30. Read more »

“I will carry out my duty as a United States Senator and meet with and evaluate President Biden’s nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, for our nation’s highest court. Judge Jackson, and the American people, deserve a fair, respectful, and thorough review,” Ernst said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"I appreciated Judge Jackson’s time during my personal meeting with her, but she was not clear about her own judicial philosophy in our conversation. She instead described certain steps when examining a case, including looking at the ‘public meaning’ of the law’s text. Translating this ‘public meaning’ is exactly why it is important to have a specific judicial philosophy. I firmly believe that justices on our nation’s highest Court must be able to identify the framework of how they interpret our fundamental laws. In doing so, they must adhere strictly to the text of the Constitution as written without limiting the rights it guarantees. Given these considerations, I will oppose her nomination," Fischer said on April 4. Read more »

"I oppose and will vote against the nomination of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court," Graham said on March 31. Read more »

"Throughout this process, I’ve focused on thoroughly and fairly assessing Judge Jackson’s record. I think I’ve done that. We need confidence that judges will interpret the laws as they are written. Judge Jackson’s re-interpretation of laws I’ve helped write does not give me that confidence. Unfortunately, that means I can’t support her nomination," Grassley said on April 4.

"While I found Judge Jackson to be deeply intelligent and committed to serving her country, I do not believe her judicial philosophy and method of constitutional interpretation align with what the Constitution demands and what Tennesseans rightly expect from a Supreme Court justice. Therefore, I am not able to support her lifetime appointment to the Court," Hagerty said on April 7.

Hawley leveled misleading attacks against Judge Jackson ahead of her confirmation hearings. Read more »

“I believe we need Supreme Court Justices who are committed to upholding the law and that do not try to legislate from the bench,” Hoeven said on Feb. 25. Read more »

"I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson," Hyde-Smith said on April 4. Read more »

"While I have respect for Judge Jackson as a person, I cannot and will not vote to confirm Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court," Inhofe said on March 31. Read more »

"While I enjoyed my meeting and conversation with Judge Jackson and think she is a decent person with a compelling life story, I have reservations with her nomination to serve a lifetime appointment on the Supreme Court," Johnson said on April 5.

"I don’t agree with the judge on where, based on her opinions, she draws the limits of judicial power, and I don’t think she places as great an importance as I do on judicial restraint in a Madisonian system of checks and balances and separation of powers, and, for that reason, I will be voting no," Kennedy said on April 4. Read more »

"I have major concerns about past judicial activism, even cases where Judge Jackson has ignored the clear and explicit law written by Congress. I will oppose her confirmation next week," Lankford said on March 31. Read more »

“While Judge Jackson and I disagree on many points of the law, and I have grave concerns about the precedent she would set as a Supreme Court justice, fairness and objectivity will be the guiding principles of my evaluation,” Lee said on Feb. 25. Read more »

Lummis signaled that she would oppose Jackson's nomination on March 24. Read more »

"You can mark my word, this will be the most radically left activist judge on the Supreme Court when this is all said and done," Marshall said on March 23. Read more »

"I cannot and will not support Judge Jackson for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court," McConnell said on March 24.

Moran voted against moving Jackson's nomination forward on April 4.

Paul said he was unlikely to vote for Jackson on March 23. Read more »

"Less than a year ago I voted against her for the Court of Appeals, and I did so because I'm concerned about her judicial philosophy," Portman told NBC News on March 27. Read more »

"Senator Risch is reviewing Judge Jackson’s nomination and will approach this Supreme Court nomination process the same way he has approached past nominations – by weighing the President’s nominee based on her character, intellect, record, and respect for the U.S. Constitution," a spokesperson for Risch told The Washington Post on March 22.

"I appreciated the opportunity to visit with Judge Jackson today. I came into our meeting with an open mind and take seriously the Senate’s responsibility to provide ‘advice and consent’ on Judge Jackson’s lifetime nomination. In the days ahead of her final confirmation vote, I will continue to examine her judicial record and qualifications as a judge, before announcing how I intend to vote on her nomination," Rounds said on March 29. Read more »

Rubio said on March 23 that it would be "difficult" for him to support Jackson. Read more »

"Judge Jackson is an extraordinary person with an extraordinary American story. We both love this country, but we disagree on judicial philosophy and I am sadly unable to vote for this confirmation," Sasse said on March 25. Read more »

"I met with Judge Jackson, and while we had a nice conversation, I cannot vote to confirm someone who I believe will be an activist judge and a rubber stamp for Joe Biden’s radical agenda," Scott said on April 6.

"The historic nature of Judge Jackson’s nomination reinforces the progress our country has made. However, ideology must be the determining factor—not identity," Scott said on April 4. Read more »

"Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with Judge Jackson. As with any nominee to the Supreme Court, I believe it is important to carefully consider their qualifications and credentials, including their judicial philosophy, temperament, and prior decisions as a judge. We had a candid discussion in which I questioned her about my concerns, such as her judicial philosophy, position on court-packing, and prior sentencing record as a judge. While I enjoyed meeting Judge Jackson, her answers did not sufficiently alleviate my concerns. As such, I am unable to support her nomination to the Supreme Court," Shelby said in a statement on April 1.

"The Senator takes his constitutional duty to provide advice and consent very seriously for every Senate-confirmed position, especially judges and justices who hold lifetime appointments. He is still evaluating Judge Brown Jackson’s judicial philosophy and record," a spokesperson for Sullivan told The Post on April 1.

Thune said he would oppose Jackson's nomination on March 29. Read more »

"Based on her record, I still hold my initial concerns that she may legislate from the bench instead of consistently following the Constitution as written,” Tillis said on March 30. Read more »

"Due to Judge Jackson’s admitted lack of judicial philosophy, her concerning judicial record, and the likelihood she will continue to reach beyond the limited role of the judiciary, I cannot support her appointment to the Court," Toomey said on April 3. Read more »

“I look forward to actively following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearings with Judge Jackson and meeting with the nominee at the appropriate time to give the people of Alabama a voice in the process. The Senate’s responsibility is to provide ‘advice and consent,’ and Judge Jackson deserves a full and fair evaluation of her record,” Tuberville said on Feb. 25. Read more »

Wicker has signaled he will oppose Jackson's nomination. Read more »

"After carefully reviewing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s judicial record and statements, I will not be supporting her nomination. The role of a Supreme Court justice is to apply the law as written and uphold the Constitution, not legislate from the bench. Both Judge Jackson’s record and testimony during her confirmation hearings indicate that she does not adhere to originalism as her guiding judicial philosophy," Young said in a statement on April 1. Read more »