On Thursday, in an historic 53-47 vote, the US Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
History made. pic.twitter.com/USifL5JSs0
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) April 7, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history today. Judge Jackson is a hero to so many Americans across our country. She will be the first Black woman on the highest court in the land. pic.twitter.com/SibmP3vKHV
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 7, 2022
Congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for her appointment to the Supreme Court. This is a great day for America, and a proud moment in our history. pic.twitter.com/q4C9dtKAqb
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 7, 2022
Watch your step, concrete ceiling just shattered.
Congratulations to the Honorable SUPREME. COURT. JUSTICE. Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Now read that again.
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) April 7, 2022
Three Republicans — Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voted in favour of the appointment, while others not only either voted against it or abstained, but also stormed out of the chamber like petulant children.
Some Republicans walk out during the applause. Mitt Romney stays and continues to clap pic.twitter.com/b9z8huQQIY
— Acyn (@Acyn) April 7, 2022
Tweeters called them out for it.
1.
47 Republican Senators voted no on KBJ's nomination because they're afraid of the court representing what America actually looks like. https://t.co/dQC7W6HS9E
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) April 7, 2022
2.
They're afraid of their own voters. That's the bottom line. They're terrified of the mob coming for them over a basic, common moment of human decency and courtesy.
The MAGA golem destroys its creators a little more each day. https://t.co/KLnBhaa9kW
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) April 7, 2022
3.
Sore losers is what they are. Show some respect, assholes… https://t.co/CJSMgRoT4G
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) April 7, 2022
4.
Behold- a bunch of dejected, defeated and deflated racist white dudes sulking because they couldn’t best a black woman. https://t.co/mingop0uY0
— Jo
(@JoJoFromJerz) April 7, 2022
5.
Classless as always. https://t.co/fgDLzMEWf7
— Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) April 7, 2022
6.
Republicans being racist ass hats? Color me surprised
https://t.co/SSl8nqg6Z7
— Tanesha (@ERnurse86) April 7, 2022
7.
STOP ELECTING PEOPLE WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN GOVERNMENT TO RUN THE GODDAMN GOVERNMENT. https://t.co/pF4V9Ko3E5
— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) April 7, 2022
8.
Keep walking. https://t.co/ih9mwQbFex
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) April 7, 2022
9.
While this is obviously despicable there is a certain joy to be found in watching Ted Cruz’s face as he takes an L in real time. https://t.co/aY0lmwqsmm
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) April 7, 2022
Jon Zal had a defence for their behaviour – sort of.
In their defense, you can't really expect a bunch of pouty, racist white guys to stay and applaud the further erosion of their unearned privilege. https://t.co/Lt0EWi1FzV
— Jon Zal
(@jon_zal) April 7, 2022
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