Senators Stabenow and Peters’ announcement today that they will oppose an up-or-down vote on Judge Gorsuch is a disservice to the voters of Michigan, which President Trump won last November:
It is worth noting that Senator Peters called for an “up-or-down vote” last year, but today is obstructing such a vote for Judge Gorsuch. This from last year:
“The American people believe we need to move forward; we need to have hearings. And then an up-and-down vote. however that vote may go, that’s part of the process.”
Stabenow urged her Senate colleagues last year on the importance of having a full Supreme Court:
“We have a court right now …. Just today who came to a tied decision because they didn’t have a full complement on the court on a very important issue. That Could have been resolved.” (Remarks On The Senate Floor, 6/23/16)
