Senate Confirms Biden’s Radical Pick Judge Maldonado for 7th Circuit — Manchin and Sinema Vote Against Nominee — 8 GOP Senators Miss Critical Vote! Full List Below
by Jim Hᴏft Jul. 10, 2024 8:45 am
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed U.S. District Judge Nancy Maldonado to the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, making her as the the first Hispanic judge to hold this position.
The confirmation came despite a chorus of objections from Republicans who pointed out her massive backlog of trial court cases.
The Senate voted 47-43, which hears appeals from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This marks the fifth judge appointed by Joe Biden to be confirmed to the court, according to Reuters.
Maldonado’s elevation is part of Biden and the Democrats’ agenda to stack the judiciary with liberal figures despite her reportedly slow pace in ruling on cases.
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) didn’t mince words, blasting Maldonado’s lagging performance.
“Of all 68 district judges confirmed last Congress, Judge Maldonado has the THIRD WORST record when it comes to issuing rulings in a timely manner. But Pres. Biden wants to promote her to an appellate court. Why?” Sen. John Kennedy wrote earlier this year.
WATCH:
https://twitter.com/SenJohnKennedy/status/1771209506451542219Here’s the roll call of the GOP who did not vote:
Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Marco Rubio (R-FL)
Rand Paul (R-KY)
Rick Scott (R-FL)
John Hoeven (R-ND)
James Risch (R-ID)
Mitt Romney (R-UT)
https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/1810451771191398486more
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/senate-confirms-bidens-radical-pick-judge-maldonado-7th/
