What to Watch for in the Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings
- Supreme Court nominee faces questions from senators this week
- Abortion, election 2020, and Obamacare may be flash-points
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Though Republicans appear to have the votes and the unity to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court -- with the potential to move U.S. law in a conservative direction for decades -- her Senate confirmation hearings still provide opportunities for Democrats to influence public sentiment.
The hearing begins Monday with opening statements by senators. Barrett addresses the committee and starts answering questions on Tuesday. Legal experts and people who know Barrett will also testify as the hearing continues Wednesday and, if needed, Thursday. The committee convenes at 9 a.m. each day. Live video will be available on the committee’s website, https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/.