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Amy Coney Barrett Formally Sworn In as US Supreme Court Justice

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   Amy Coney Barrett was formally sworn in Tuesday as a justice on the
   U.S. Supreme Court.
   Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the former federal
   appellate judge, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 52-48 vote
   late Monday.
   Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine joined the entire Democratic
   caucus voting against Barrett's confirmation. Collins said she would
   not vote for Barrett's confirmation because of the proximity of the
   vote to next week's presidential election.
   According to the Associated Press, no other Supreme Court justice has
   been confirmed on a recorded vote with no support from the minority
   party in at least 150 years.
   Barrett is the third justice on the nine-member court to be nominated
   by President Donald Trump and significantly tips its ideological
   balance toward a 6-3 conservative majority.
   "It's a privilege to be asked to serve my country in this office, and I
   stand here tonight truly honored and humbled," Barrett said Monday.
   "Thanks also to the Senate for giving its consent to my appointment. I
   am grateful for the confidence you have expressed in me, and I pledge
   to you and to the American people that I will discharge my duties to
   the very best of my ability."

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