Judiciary Committee’s Schedule For A Vote On Judge Barrett’s Nomination Keeps With Precedent

Since Supreme Court Nomination Hearings Began in 1916, The Senate Judiciary Committee Voted On The Nomination In One Week Or Less Following A Nominee’s Final Hearing Day 26 Times

1 DAY: Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s final hearing day was on September 27, 2018 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on September 28, 2018. (“Supreme Court Nomination Hearings,” U.S. Senate Website, Accessed 9/26/2020; PN2259, 115^th Congress)

4 DAYS: Justice Stephen Breyer’s final hearing day was on July 15, 1994 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on July 19, 1994. (“Supreme Court Nomination Hearings,” Senate.gov, Accessed 9/26/2020; "Judiciary Committee Votes On Recent Supreme Court Nominees," U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Website, Accessed 9/26/2020)

6 DAYS: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s final hearing day was on July 23, 1993 and her Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on July 29, 1993. (“Supreme Court Nomination Hearings,” U.S. Senate Website, Accessed 9/26/2020; "Judiciary Committee Votes On Recent Supreme Court Nominees," U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Website, Accessed 9/26/2020)

7 DAYS: Justice Clarence Thomas’ final hearing day was on September 20, 1991 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on September 27, 1991. (“Supreme Court Nomination Hearings,” U.S. Senate Website, Accessed 9/26/2020; "Judiciary Committee Votes On Recent Supreme Court Nominees," U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Website, Accessed 9/26/2020)

Note: The Judiciary Committee voted to send Justice Thomas’ nomination to the floor on Sept. 27, 1991, but subsequently held 3 more days of hearings in October.

4 DAYS: Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s final hearing day was on September 11, 1981 and her Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on September 15, 1981. (“Supreme Court Nomination Hearings,” U.S. Senate Website, Accessed 9/26/2020; "Judiciary Committee Votes On Recent Supreme Court Nominees," U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Website, Accessed 9/26/2020)

1 DAY: Justice John Paul Stevens’ final hearing day was on December 10, 1975 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on December 11, 1975. (“Supreme Court Nomination Hearings,” U.S. Senate Website, Accessed 9/26/2020; "Judiciary Committee Votes On Recent Supreme Court Nominees," U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Website, Accessed 9/26/2020)

6 DAYS: Justice Harry Blackmun’s final hearing day was on April 29, 1970 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on May 5, 1970. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 4/29/1970; “Blackmun Backed By Senate Panel,” The New York Times, 5/06/1970)

SAME DAY: Chief Justice Warren Burger’s final hearing day was on June 3, 1969 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on June 3, 1969. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/03/1969; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

5 DAYS: Associate Justice Abe Fortas’ final hearing day was on August 5, 1965 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on August 10, 1965. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 8/05/1965; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

SAME DAY: Justice Byron White’s final hearing day was on April 11, 1962 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on April 11, 1962. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 4/11/1962; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

6 DAYS: Justice Potter Stewart’s final hearing day was on April 14, 1959 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on April 20, 1959. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 4/14/1959; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

SAME DAY: Justice Charles Whittaker’s final hearing day was on March 18, 1957 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on March 18, 1957. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 3/18/1957; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

5 DAYS: Justice William Brennan’s final hearing day was on February 27, 1957 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on March 4, 1957. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 2/27/1957; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

SAME DAY: Chief Justice Earl Warren’s final hearing day was on February 24, 1954 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on February 24, 1954. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 2/24/1954; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

6 DAYS: Justice Sherman Minton’s final hearing day was on September 27, 1949 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on October 3, 1949. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 9/27/1949; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

1 DAY: Justice Tom Clark’s final hearing day was on August 11, 1949 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on August 12, 1949. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 8/11/1949; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

5 DAYS: Chief Justice Fred Vinson’s final hearing day was on June 14, 1946 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on June 19, 1946. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/14/1946; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

SAME DAY: Justice Robert Jackson’s final hearing day was on June 30, 1941 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on June 30, 1941. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/30/1941; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

2 DAYS: Chief Justice Harlan Fisk Stone’s final hearing day was on June 21, 1941 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on June 23, 1941. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 6/21/1941; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

4 DAYS: Justice Frank Murphy’s final hearing day was on January 11, 1940 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on January 15, 1940. (“Murphy Appointment Approved,” The Boston Daily Globe, 1/12/1940; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

3 DAYS: Justice William O. Douglas’ final hearing day was on March 24, 1939 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on March 27, 1939. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 3/24/1939; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

4 DAYS: Justice Felix Frankfurter’s final hearing day was on January 12, 1939 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on January 16, 1939. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 1/12/1939; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

4 DAYS: Justice Stanley Reed’s final hearing day was on January 20, 1938 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on January 24, 1938. (U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, 1/20/1938; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

4 DAYS: Justice Benjamin Cardozo’s final hearing day was on February 19, 1932 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on February 23, 1932. (“Cardozo Approved For Supreme Court,” The Associated Press, 2/20/1932; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

5 DAYS: Associate Justice Harlan Fisk Stone’s final hearing day was on January 28, 1925 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on February 2, 1925. (“Stone Tells Senate Committee He Assumes Full Responsibility For Pressing New Wheeler Case,” The Washington Post, 01/29/1925; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)

5 DAYS: Justice Pierce Butler’s final hearing day was on December 13, 1922 and his Senate Judiciary Committee markup vote was on December 18, 1922. (“Confirmation of Butler Favored After Hearing,” The Baltimore Sun, 12/14/1922; “Speed of Presidential and Senate Actions on Supreme Court Nominations, 1900-2010,” Congressional Research Service, RL33118, 8/06/2010)