From ABCnews.go.com…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, paving the way for her to become the first Black woman in history to sit on the nation’s highest court.
Just before the 53-47 bipartisan vote, during the rare occasion when senators announce their votes standing at their desks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it “an even greater moment for America as we rise to a more perfect union.”
The White House said President Joe Biden mark Jackson’s Senate confirmation with a South Lawn ceremony Firday. Vice President Kamala Harris, presided over the Senate and announced the vote.
Spectators packing the Senate gallery erupted in applause and many of the senators rose in a standing ovation.
Jackson watched the Senate vote at the White House with Biden and her family, a pool report said.
