With at least one GOP vote, Jackson likely to be confirmed
March 30, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday she will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all but assuring that Jackson will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
Collins met with Jackson a second time this week after four days of hearings last week and said Wednesday that "she possesses the experience, qualifications and integrity to serve as an associate justice on the Supreme Court."
"I will, therefore, vote to confirm her to this position," Collins said.
Collins' support gives Democrats at least a one-vote...
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