Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation Hearings

Then, answer the following questions:

1. Who holds this meeting and how long is it expected to last?

The Senate Judiciary Committee holds the meeting and is expected to last all week

2. What is the purpose of these hearings?

It is mainly used to vet contenders for the high court.

3. Why are Democrats arguing that this judge may have a conflict of interest in the future?

They are worried due to “his willingness to preserve protections for those with preexisting health conditions, and his stance on gun control, among a slew of subjects.”

4. What do most people expect to be the result of these hearings?

Majority of people expect him to simply sail through the whole thing.

5. What did Brett Kavanaugh do before he was nominated to this post?

He was a DC Circuit Court of Appeals judge before this.

6. Why do you think his role in the Clinton investigation is important to some people?

Due to the fact that it was such a big case and what got his name out there, people would be worried of corruption or who his allies are in such a big scandal.

7. Which of Kavanaugh's political opinions seem the most important to Democrats?

They seem most focused on his views of abortion and health care.

8. Other than Kavanaugh, who else will be questioned in these hearings?

28 witnesses will testify on Friday alongside Kavanaugh.

9. What is the purpose of the Committee voting on Kavanaugh?

The Committee has the responsibility of deciding whether or not to recommend him to the full Senate.

10. How many votes are required to confirm him?  Do Republicans have enough votes now?

The requirement is majority of 51 votes is what is need. Republicans do have enough votes because in order for Democrats to stop his nomination, they would all have to vote the same and sway a couple Republicans.

11. What approach are Democrats taking before the Senate votes on his confirmation?

Activists are urging people to protest and call their Congressmen to pressure lawmakers who have responded to influence like that before.