House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA)
“At every stage in his career, Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated excellence that is worthy of the highest court in the land.”
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA)
“With @POTUS’ nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the #SCOTUS, he has chosen an individual w/ a distinguished career on the federal bench who has proven that he respects the Constitution’s place in our system of government. I urge the Senate to act swiftly on this nomination.”
Rep. Mo Brooks (AL)
“President Trump made an excellent choice when he nominated Neil Gorsuch, and he has repeated his standard of excellence by nominating Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.”
Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL)
“As a fair legal mind, defender of the Constitution, and a judge on the D.C. Circuit, Brett Kavanaugh is prepared for a seat on the Supreme Court. I support President Trump’s nominee, and I hope the Senate will move expeditiously to confirm Judge Kavanaugh, a high quality and uniquely qualified nominee.”
Rep. Martha Roby (AL)
“This is truly a historic moment in our nation. I applaud POTUS’ decision to nominate Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh is a conservative, experienced jurist who I believe will be a strict constitutionalist on the bench.”
Rep. Steve Womack (AR)
“Tonight, @POTUS nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. I am confident he will continue to remain dedicated to conservative, constitutional values from the bench of this nation’s highest court.”
Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ)
“I’m pleased President Trump has nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the #SupremeCourt. He has a history of upholding the Constitution & the rule of law.”
Rep. Darrell Issa (CA)
“Brett Kavanaugh is an exemplary choice for the United States Supreme Court. I am more than confident @realDonaldTrump chose the right person to replace Justice Kennedy. I call on my colleagues in the Senate to confirm him as expeditiously as possible.”
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA)
“Brett Kavanaugh has established a track record of fighting regulatory overreach on the D.C. Court of Appeals since 2006, and he would bring those same values to the Supreme Court.”
Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO)
“In Judge Kavanaugh’s career and professional experience, he has faithfully interpreted the Constitution and emphasized limited government. His conservative record is impressive, and I think President Trump made a great choice.”
Rep. Neal Dunn (FL)
“In announcing Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court, President Trump has taken another tangible step to secure the Constitution and ensure that the people of the United States remain preeminent, not the government.”
Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL)
“I commend President Trump for his selection of Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He is an excellent jurist, with a deep and abiding reverence for the Constitution. I have no doubt that, when confirmed, Justice Kavanaugh will serve America’s highest court with honor and integrity.”
Rep. Karen Handel (GA)
“President Trump made an outstanding conservative pick in Judge Brett Kavanaugh. He brings the legal acumen, bench experience, temperament, and will serve with jurisprudence while resurrecting the Constitution.”
Rep. Austin Scott (GA)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh will be an exceptional addition to the nation’s highest court. He has a reputation for respecting the Constitution & the rule of law, & I am confident he will serve with distinction.”
Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
“Judge Kavanaugh is an excellent choice. President Trump has again nominated a proven conservative Constitutionalist to the Supreme Court.”
Rep. Darin LaHood (IL)
“The President’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court reaffirms that our Constitution will be strongly upheld within our nation’s highest court.”
Rep. Rodney Davis (IL)
“Congratulations to Judge Brett Kavanaugh on being nominated to serve on the Supreme Court. He is an extremely qualified candidate who should be considered based on merit, not politics.”
Rep. Jim Banks (IN)
“Brett Kavanaugh will uphold our Constitution, defend the right to life and respect religious liberty. I urge my Senate colleagues to swiftly confirm his nomination.”
Rep. Todd Rokita (IN)
“I will fight alongside President Trump to ensure we secure Judge Kavanaugh as our next Supreme Court Justice and I am certain that he will strictly follow our Constitution and be a great asset to our Nation on the bench.”
Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN)
“President Trump made an excellent choice. Judge Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials and a strong record of defending the Constitution. I have no doubt he will continue to uphold the rule of law and respect the sanctity of life as a justice of the Supreme Court.”
Rep. Andy Harris (MD)
“Judge Kavanaugh is a fine choice to fill Justice Kennedy’s seat on the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh is a brilliant legal mind, and is well suited to follow in the footsteps of Justice Kennedy, for whom he previously clerked.”
Rep. Bruce Poliquin (ME)
“Brett Kavanaugh has an impressive tenure of service, as a jurist and as a clerk at the Supreme Court.”
Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI)
“President Trump made a great choice in his selection of Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee for the Supreme Court. I am confident that as a rule of law justice he will be a strong replacement for Justice Kennedy.”
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO)
“Just as he did with the selection of Neil Gorsuch, President Trump has made an excellent decision in nominating Brett Kavanaugh.”
Rep. Jason Smith (MO)
“Judge Kavanaugh strikes me as an extremely qualified man of character who will interpret the Constitution as written. One of the most important decisions a president will ever make is who to nominate to #SCOTUS, and every indication is @realDonaldTrump made a great choice.”
Rep. Ann Wagner (MO)
“I applaud @POTUS’ nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the #SCOTUS. Kavanaugh is a thought leader amongst his peers with impeccable credentials who deserves a fair and swift confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate.”
Rep. Greg Gianforte (MT)
“President Trump has again nominated a constitutional conservative who will interpret our laws, not make laws from the bench. Given his background and record, I am confident Judge Kavanaugh will make an extraordinary justice who will adhere to America’s constitutional principles and protect our freedoms.”
Rep. Ted Budd (NC)
“The selection of Brett Kavanaugh shows once again that the president is keeping his promise to put a serious constitutionalist on the court, beginning with Neil Gorsuch.”
Rep. Mark Meadows (NC)
“The hallmark of a Constitutional judge is one who evaluates the law as it is–not as they believe the law ought to be. Tonight is a victory for America–because for the second time, @POTUS has delivered a champion of this principle with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.”
Rep. Don Bacon (NE)
“Judge Kavanaugh’s credentials are impeccable and he has a proven track record of applying the law as written, as well as enforcing the text, structure, and original understanding of the Constitution, and as amended.”
Rep. Warren Davidson (OH)
“President Trump promised to appoint someone with a deep reverence for the Constitution who defends the founding principles that made America great. Judge Brett Kavanaugh has earned widespread respect and now @POTUS nomination.”
Rep. Keith Rothfus (PA)
“We need jurists who will interpret and uphold the Constitution as written instead of legislating from the bench. The law must also be applied equally regardless of personal opinion or political persuasion. Judge Brett Kavanaugh understands this.”
Rep. Diane Black (TN)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh has devoted his career to public service and protecting life – an outstanding choice by @realDonaldTrump!”
Rep. David Kustoff (TN)
“I am very pleased to hear of @realDonaldTrump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh will be a great, conservative addition to the bench, and I urge the Senate’s swift confirmation.”
Rep. Phil Roe (TN)
“Brett Kavanaugh appears to be a judge who believes in limited government, as our Founding Fathers intended… I thank President Trump for his commitment to nominating a principled judge, and I look forward to seeing a decisive confirmation process in the Senate.”
Rep. Kevin Brady (TX)
“President Trump made a very strong choice in Judge Brett Kavanaugh, another qualified conservative voice like Judge Gorsuch, for the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh is a well-respected, pro-life justice that believes in the rule of law and upholding the constitution.”
Rep. Michael McCaul (TX)
“I support @POTUS’s selection of Brett Kavanaugh to be nominated to the Supreme Court. I urge the Senate to swiftly approve this qualified candidate.”
Rep. Pete Olson (TX)
“I am pleased President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to take over Justice Kennedy’s seat on the Supreme Court. He has an outstanding reputation for respecting the Constitution and the rule of law. Judge Kavanaugh will be an exceptional addition to the Supreme Court. I encourage the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.”
Rep. Pete Sessions (TX)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a proven public servant and brilliant legal mind, and I have no doubt he will continue to uphold the rule of law as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.”
Rep. Lamar Smith (TX)
“With his pick of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump named a very qualified and distinguished jurist.”
Rep. Randy Weber (TX)
“A fantastic choice. Judge Kavanaugh is extremely well-qualified. Wishing him the best as he begins the confirmation process.”
Rep. Rob Wittman (VA)
“Fantastic pick by @POTUS tonight! Thrilled to see the President nominate a judge who has a proven record of protecting our inalienable rights, upholding the rule of law, and adherin Constitution’s original intent. I hope to see the Senate swiftly confirm Judge Kavanaugh.”
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA)
“I applaud and support President Trump’s decision to nominate Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States.”
Rep. Sean Duffy (WI)
“.@POTUS is right: ‘the rule of law is a cornerstone of our freedom.’ He first found a Supreme Court Justice in Neil Gorsuch who believes just that, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh shows thus far that he holds that same sacred view.”
Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI)
“Judge Kavanaugh is an outstanding #SCOTUS pick. He’s a highly respected jurist who holds the right judicial philosophy of stating what the law is, not what he thinks it should be.”