Democratic U.S. senators are considering denying Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch a floor vote by filibustering his nomination. Yet it was only a few months ago that Senate Democrats declared anything less than an up-or-down vote on a Supreme Court nominee a failure to perform the Senate’s constitutional duty.
Will these senators stay true to their word and allow a vote on Neil Gorsuch?
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
The American people deserve for the Senate GOP to #DoYourJob & give @SCOTUSnom a hearing & an up-or-down vote. pic.twitter.com/c6zZcsOK2f
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) March 27, 2016
Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Time 4 Sen 2 do its job, as every Sen b4 us has. Not asking colleagues 2 support nom-Unconscionable 2 not hold hearing, vote, or meet w/ nom
— Michael F. Bennet (@SenBennetCO) March 3, 2016
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
.@Senate_GOPs‘ refusal to do their job is shameful. We must consider #SCOTUS nominee—a constitutional responsibility https://t.co/BVIAlIyoMy
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) February 23, 2016
Cory Booker (D-NJ)
No Dem consoled congress denied hearings or a vote. This shouldn’t be about partisanship but about doing their job. https://t.co/PfU6OKzR1k
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) March 11, 2016
Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
SB on Senate Floor: The consistent attempt to delegitimize our democratically-elected President is politics at its worst. #SCOTUS #DoYourJob
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) February 25, 2016
Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Hold hearings, ask the tough questions, and finally have a vote. Let’s show the American people that we can do our job. – Cantwell
— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) March 17, 2016
Ben Cardin (D-MD)
We’re not asking Senate #GOP to vote ‘yea’ on any judicial nominees. Just asking them to allow a simple vote. Not a heavy lift. #DoYourJob
— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) April 26, 2016
Tom Carper (D-DE)
Each of us in the Senate has a duty to cast our vote. We should be given the opportunity to uphold that sacred duty.#SCOTUSnom #DoYourJob
— Senator Tom Carper (@SenatorCarper) March 16, 2016
Bob Casey (D-PA)
.@SenateGOP Congress is back, can we finally get a hearing and a vote on @SCOTUSnom? #WeNeedNine #DoYourJob
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) September 7, 2016
I’m calling on all my colleagues to join me in signing letter urging GOP leaders to hold a public hearing & vote for @SCOTUSNom #DoYourJob
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) April 14, 2016
The Senate has confirmed 17 #SCOTUS justices in presidential election years. We have an obligation to vote on a nominee.
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) February 17, 2016
Chris Coons (D-DE)
Today I spoke at the @ConstitutionCtr abt why Senate should do its job & review/vote on President’s SCOTUS nominee pic.twitter.com/rTZ7GKOVsP
— Senator Chris Coons (@ChrisCoons) March 14, 2016
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
The Senate should do its job and take up the #SCOTUS vacancy. #nvsen
— CatherineCortezMasto (@CatherineForNV) February 19, 2016
Joe Donnelly (D-IN)
#ICYMI: Joe met #SCOTUS nominee Judge Garland, said,”it’s part of his job to consider judicial noms.” via @indystar https://t.co/4ziMStVXSi
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) April 1, 2016
Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Tammy will vote for a Senate majority leader who believes in the constitutional duty to give a SCOTUS nominee a vote #ILSEN
— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyforIL) November 5, 2016
Dick Durbin (D-IL)
There’s no excuse for the Senate to ignore its constitutional responsibility–time to give Judge Garland a public hearing & vote #DoYourJob
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) May 2, 2016
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
The Senate has a constitutional responsibility to act on #SCOTUS nominees. Let’s vote on Judge Garland. https://t.co/XTQpRHK39X #DoYourJob
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) September 8, 2016
Al Franken (D-MN)
.@SenateMajLdr said elections are “not an excuse not to do our work.” I agree, and that’s why it’s time for hearings and a vote. #DoYourJob
— Sen. Al Franken (@SenFranken) May 18, 2016
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Look fwd to meeting w/Judge Garland tomorrow-it’s our constitutional duty to consider @POTUS‘s nominee, hopeful he’ll get a hearing & a vote
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) March 29, 2016
Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Add your name to mine & tell obstructionists in #Congress to do their jobs & consider @POTUS’ #SCOTUS nominee: https://t.co/bT0CDQ8FtY
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) April 14, 2016
Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
Granite Staters are still waiting: When will you do your job and stop obstrucing the SCOTUS confirmation, @KellyAyotte? #nhsen #nhpolitics
— Maggie for NH (@Maggie_Hassan) September 30, 2016
Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
There’s no reason beyond partisan politics to deprive the American people of a fully staffed #SCOTUS. #DoYourJob
— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) February 25, 2016
Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
There are no excuses. Senate needs to do its job–hold a hearing on #SCOTUS nominee &a vote in the Senate. #DoYourJobhttps://t.co/QfrF6RQ11O
— Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (@SenatorHeitkamp) February 24, 2016
Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
Hawaii’s Clare Connors & other judicial nominees deserve a confirmation vote. Taking to the floor to call on Republicans to #DoYourJob
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) April 26, 2016
Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Senate has an obligation & constitutional duty to advise & consent on the President’s #SCOTUS nomination. It’s part of the job description
— Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) February 25, 2016
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
#SCOTUS deadlocked decision on immigration is clear reminder that court can’t function w 8 justices. Time for my colleagues to #DoYourJob.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 24, 2016
Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
Based on past #SCOTUS precedent, @SCOTUSnom should be receiving confirmation vote on #Senate floor TODAY #DoYourJob
— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) May 25, 2016
Americans — men & women — do their jobs EVERY day. #GOP should #DoYourJob by holding public hearing & vote on #SCOTUS nominee
— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) June 2, 2016
Joe Manchin (D-WV)
Pres. should nominate & Senate should follow its constitutional obligation to vote on #SCOTUS nomination. Read more: https://t.co/0FiDiSDYk5
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) February 15, 2016
Ed Markey (D-MA)
On #PresidentsDay, the Senate should honor the position w the commitment to a vote on @POTUS nomination to #SCOTUS. https://t.co/M6Ap0dVHFh
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) February 15, 2016
Claire McCaskill (D-MO)
We should have a full confirmation hearing process and a vote on ANY nominee for the Supreme Court.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 31, 2017
Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
I urge GOP leaders to respect the Constitution & voices of the American people. #DoYourJob @SCOTUSnomhttps://t.co/JTIcYdt7el
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) March 16, 2016
Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Plain and simple: the Senate must fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide advice and consent for #SCOTUS nominee #DoYourJobFriday
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) March 18, 2016
Not doing your job isn’t an option for most Oregonians and it shouldn’t be for the US Senate—We must act on #SCOTUS nominee #DoYourJobFriday
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) March 18, 2016
Chris Murphy (D-CT)
More than 1.3 million voters signed a petition urging a fair up or down vote on the President’s eventual #SCOTUS nominee. #DoYourJob
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 24, 2016
Patty Murray (D-WA)
Republican leaders aren’t objecting to a person—they are objecting to the President being allowed to do his job. #SCOTUS #DoYourJob
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) February 25, 2016
Murray to GOP on SCOTUS vacancy: Do your job & let me do mine. We owe it to the people we represent & it’s the right thing to do. #DoYourJob
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) March 4, 2016
Bill Nelson (D-FL)
The Senate has a responsibility to fill Supreme Court vacancies and I hope we’re given a chance to fully consider the president’s nominee.
— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) March 16, 2016
Gary Peters (D-MI)
ICYMI from the @freep: “The Senate and its constitutional responsibility” — the Constitution requires us to vote. https://t.co/Qg60sa9XhK
— Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) February 17, 2016
Jack Reed (D-RI)
Our Constitution requires the Senate to advise & vote on a #SCOTUSnom. Time for GOP leaders to #DoYourJob & hold a hearing on @SCOTUSnom.
— Senator Jack Reed (@SenJackReed) May 2, 2016
Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
NEWS: Sanders Statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination https://t.co/4EthJrDmKI pic.twitter.com/QE3ksuxp3j
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) March 16, 2016
Brian Schatz (D-HI)
If members want to vote NO on a nominee, fair enough. But rejecting a nominee BEFORE the nomination is just nuts. #DoYourJob
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) February 23, 2016
Senators should do their job, and at least vote on a nominee for the Supreme Court. #DoYourJob https://t.co/p7CGlHJsei
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) March 1, 2016
Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Our system of checks & balances requires 9 #SCOTUS justices. Playing politics only weakens our democracy. #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/4JRVfEWOQ9
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 17, 2016
.@POTUS’s constitutional responsibility is to nominate a #SCOTUS Justice. The Senate’s job is to hold hearings & vote on nominees #DoYourJob
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 18, 2016
Joining @ThisWeekABC tomorrow. Talking about confirming the #SCOTUS nomination, one of the Senate’s most sacred duties.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 14, 2016
The Senate has a responsibility to give advice & consent on #SCOTUS nominees & stop playing judicial politics. More on @CSPAN #DoYourJob
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 23, 2016
In order for justice to remain a pillar of this nation we must have a functioning judicial branch. The #SCOTUS must have nine. #DoYourJob
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 21, 2016
Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
.@BCLaw commencement: Refusing to vote on #SCOTUS nominee & nominees for lower courts threatens to politicize federal judiciary
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) May 27, 2016
On the steps of the Supreme Court today, calling on the Senate Majority to do their jobs & consider #SCOTUS nominee pic.twitter.com/WKXauFAl9z
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) February 25, 2016
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
I agree with the @NYTimes Ed Board: every day that passes without a ninth justice undermines #SCOTUS. #DoYourJob https://t.co/cL2hkDnfjW
— Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@SenStabenow) May 17, 2016
@SenateDems agree Senate Rs need to take action on a SCOTUS nominee instead of ignoring the Constitution #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/2xbxeJ9RmH
— Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@SenStabenow) February 25, 2016
Jon Tester (D-MT)
America is waiting for Congress to #DoYourJob.
— Senator Jon Tester (@SenatorTester) September 14, 2016
Tom Udall (D-NM)
The president will nominate a new #SCOTUS justice. Then Senate has an obligation to vote—not obstruct. #DoYourJob
— Tom Udall (@SenatorTomUdall) February 17, 2016
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Agree with my friend @BrianFrosh. GOP Senators need to #DoYourJob on #SCOTUS https://t.co/BPGkUZWi1O
— Chris Van Hollen (@VanHollenForMD) March 11, 2016
Mark Warner (D-VA)
In a few minutes, I’ll be heading to the floor to urge Senate Republicans to #DoYourJob by holding hearings & a vote on Judge Garland
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) April 21, 2016
Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Heading to the Senate floor now to tell the @SenateGOP: #DoYourJob & give judicial nominees a vote. Watch: https://t.co/h7zRAFfpKr
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) September 7, 2016
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
I’m coming up on @MSNBC‘s @allinwithchris to talk about #SCOTUS & our constitutional duty to consider a nominee pic.twitter.com/s8Fyygywar
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) February 25, 2016
Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Americans want Senate to act on a Supreme Court nominee. We have a constitutional duty #DoYourJob
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 24, 2016
I urge my colleagues to #DoYourJob & give the SCOTUS nominee the timely, fair consideration he deserves
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) March 16, 2016
To do anything else is an enormous disrespect to the American people & a blatant disregard for our constitutional duties #DoYourJob
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) March 16, 2016