Durbin Predicts ‘Several’ GOP Senators May Vote for Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman 👤Dick durbin (D-Ill.) believes there is a chance that President Joe Biden’s⚖️Supreme Court nominee will win some Republican votes.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Durbin said he had “spoken and texted to several Republican senators that I think may be open to the idea — no promises made — of considering a Biden nominee for the court.”

“I’m going to continue that outreach on the floor this afternoon and this evening and throughout this week,” he continued. “That’s my goal. I want to make this a bipartisan vote for the filling of this vacancy. It’s not only good for the ⚖️Supreme Court; it’s good for the Senate.”

Durbin also said he is not concerned that Senate Republicans would try to draw out the confirmation process.

“I think they will accept their constitutional responsibility in the process. There may be one or two dissenters on their side, but most of the senators feel on both sides that this is a moment where we need to do our constitutional duty,” Durbin added.

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