McConnell says Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote | TheHill

They noted his other nominees were both white men, and there is some added pressure to pick a woman or person of color.Democrats and progressive outside groups quickly called on Ginsburg’s seat to be held open until next year, similar to McConnell’s decision to not hold a vote for then-President Obama’s final Supreme Court nominee Merrick GarlandMerrick Brian GarlandObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE. Sen. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Ann MurkowskiSenate Republicans face tough decision on replacing Ginsburg What Senate Republicans have said about election-year Supreme Court vacancies McConnell says Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote MORE (R-Alaska), a moderate swing vote within the caucus, sidestepped the issue during her statement on Friday night. “This U.S. Senate should vote on President Trump's next nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court,” Sen. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallySenate Republicans face tough decision on replacing Ginsburg Democratic senator calls for eliminating filibuster, expanding Supreme Court if GOP fills vacancy What Senate Republicans have said about election-year Supreme Court vacancies MORE (R-Ariz.) said in a tweet.Her decision followed Sen. Kelly LoefflerKelly LoefflerMcSally says current Senate should vote on Trump nominee Loeffler: Trump 'has every right' to fill Ginsburg vacancy before election McConnell says Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote MORE (R-Ga.), who is facing a tough election in November and was the first senator to explicitly call for the seat to be filled this year."Our country’s future is at stake & @realDonaldTrump has every right to pick a new justice before the election.