Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Senate Continuing To Confirm Well-Qualified And Diverse Judicial Nominees With The Confirmation Vote On The Nomination Of Nancy Maldonado To The 7th Circuit
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the vote on the nomination of Nancy Maldonado, who would be the first Hispanic judge on the 7th Circuit if confirmed. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:
On another matter, the Senate this week will continue its work confirming more of President Biden’s outstanding nominees to the federal judiciary.
The nominees that have passed through this chamber have in many cases been historic, and today is no exception. The Senate today will vote on the nomination of Nancy Maldonado, who would be the very first Hispanic Judge on the 7th Circuit if confirmed.
Under President Biden and Democratic leadership, the Senate has confirmed thirty-five Hispanic judges to date, and nearly two-thirds of all our nominees have been people of color. When our courts more faithfully reflect our country, it’s a good thing for faith in our judiciary, which we greatly need right now.
And I am confident that Judge Maldonado will make an excellent judge. I am proud to vote in favor of her confirmation and I thank my colleagues who do the same.
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