A handful of moderate Republicans were thrust into the spotlight after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would seek to confirm President Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON—A handful of moderate and institutionalist Senate Republicans were thrust into the spotlight Friday after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death prompted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to say that he would seek to confirm President Trump’s nominee to replace her on the Supreme Court.
The Senate’s Republicans control 53 votes compared with 47 for the Democrats, giving them enough power to muscle through a Trump nominee. Because Vice President Mike Pence can break any ties, Democrats would need to peel...
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