Sen. Dan Sullivan (AK)
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Judge Brett Kavanaugh for some time – dating back to when we worked together in the Bush administration. He is very well regarded as a judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals – the second most important court in the country.”
Sen. Richard Shelby (AL)
“.@POTUS’s #SCOTUSPick is an excellent choice. Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impressive credentials, and I look forward to meeting with him to further consider his qualifications & commitment to upholding our Constitution as it is written.”
Sen. John McCain (AZ)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials & a strong record of upholding the Constitution. He is widely respected as a fair, independent & mainstream judge. I look forward to the Senate moving forward with a fair & thorough confirmation process.”
Sen. Marco Rubio (FL)
“Brett Kavanaugh is a qualified, mainstream jurist who possesses the right temperament and experience for the position, and I’m pleased to see his nomination to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.”
Sen. Johnny Isakson (GA)
“Judge Kavanaugh is a talented & experienced jurist, and he shares a strong commitment to the Constitution & the rule of law. I look forward to ensuring that this highly qualified candidate is voted on by the Senate in time for the Court’s next session.”
Sen. Joni Ernst (IA)
“Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a highly-qualified, well-respected justice committed to the rule of law.”
Sen. Jerry Moran (KS)
“As a former Supreme Court clerk for Justice Kennedy and current Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals since 2006, Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a well-qualified nominee with extensive experience in the legal field.”
Sen. Roy Blunt (MO)
“Judge Kavanaugh is a highly-qualified nominee with an outstanding legal background.”
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS)
“Judge Kavanaugh is a well-qualified conservative jurist, and I commend President Trump for his commitment to naming Supreme Court justices who are committed to the rule of law.”
Sen. Richard Burr (NC)
“In nominating Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, President Trump has put forth a highly qualified and respected candidate committed to the rule of law. Judge Kavanaugh’s credentials are impeccable, and as a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit he has considered many of the most pressing legal questions of our time.”
Sen. Ben Sasse (NE)
“Brett Kavanaugh is a serious jurist known for careful deliberation.”
Sen. John Hoeven (ND)
“Judge Kavanaugh’s record shows a deep respect for and strict interpretation of the Constitution. Throughout his judicial career, Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding the law, rather than legislating from the bench.”
Sen. Dean Heller (NV)
“Judge Kavanaugh has a record of adherence to the Constitution and has demonstrated a commitment to interpreting the law – not making it.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham (SC)
“Brett #Kavanaugh will be an outstanding Justice on the Supreme Court. I also want to congratulate President @realDonaldTrump on this great choice. What a great night for the American people!”
Sen. Tim Scott (SC)
“Now, more than ever, we need a Supreme Court Justice that will uphold free speech, religious liberty, and the rights given by the Constitution. Judge Kavanaugh has an impressive resume, and I look forward to meeting him and learning more about him through the confirmation process.”
Sen. Lamar Alexander (TN)
“The president has nominated a well-qualified jurist.”
Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)
“By any measure, Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most respected federal judges in the country and I look forward to supporting his nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States.”
Sen. Ron Johnson (WI)
“A Supreme Court justice ought to be a judge, not a superlegislator – applying the Constitution as written, not altering it to reach a result. President Trump nominated a person who fit that description in Justice Neil Gorsuch last year, and to my understanding Judge Brett Kavanaugh fits it as well.”
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
“Throughout his service, Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated a strong commitment to the rule of law and to carefully considering the text and history of the Constitution, making him an ideal choice to be the next Supreme Court justice… I think President Trump made an excellent choice in nominating Judge Kavanaugh.”