Senators dial down temperature of Barrett hearing after 2018 Supreme Court brawl | TheHill

Sen. Ben SasseBenjamin (Ben) Eric SasseGloves come off in Barrett confirmation hearing Senate kicks off fight over Trump's Supreme Court pick Graham dismisses calls to delay Barrett confirmation hearings MORE (R-Neb.), questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney BarrettAmy Coney BarrettLike Scalia, Amy Coney Barrett shares an 'originalist' view on Second Amendment Senators dial down rhetoric at Barrett hearing after 2018 Kavanaugh brawl Twitter reacts to Barrett misspeaking about approaching cases with an 'open wine': 'Me too, girl' MORE, issued some fighting words: “I’d like to talk about the Houston Astros, who are miserable cheaters.” Sen. John CornynJohn CornynTexas county says more than 95 percent of eligible voters are registered for this election The Hill's Campaign Report: Trump, Biden hit campaign trail in Florida Barrett reveals she's not using notes during confirmation hearing MORE (R-Texas) sitting a row back cut in, quipping: “Thank goodness the First Amendment protects that right.” Fellow Texas Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzFive takeaways from Barrett's Supreme Court grilling Ted Cruz asks Jim Carrey for copy of his 'hellbound' Cruz artwork Graham holds 6-point lead in Senate race: poll MORE (R) dramatically slammed his hand on the dais. Kennedy said Democrats called Barrett “a liar.” Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseSheldon WhitehouseFive takeaways from Barrett's Supreme Court grilling Democrats warn of ObamaCare threat from Barrett, Trump Gloves come off in Barrett confirmation hearing MORE (D-R.I.) namechecked Cornyn in his speech on Tuesday, and Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisHarris raises alarm on abortion rights while grilling Barrett Trump hits Biden on fracking in appeal to Pennsylvania voters Kamala Harris and the stereotypes we place on Black women MORE (D-Calif.), the Democratic vice presidential nominee and a member of the panel, referenced several states where GOP members on the committee are up for reelection. Democrats, while digging in on her views on issues like health care, voting rights and the Second Amendment, have kept things from getting personal, avoided Barrett’s religion altogether and bantered with the judge.Sen. Dianne FeinsteinDianne Emiel FeinsteinFive takeaways from Barrett's Supreme Court grilling Barrett declines to say if Trump can unilaterally delay election Barrett sidesteps Democratic questions amid high-stakes grilling MORE (Calif.), the top Democrat on the panel, complemented Barrett on Tuesday and Wednesday on her family.