Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Announce Application Process for Texas U.S. Attorney Positions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced that they are accepting applications for the four U.S. Attorney vacancies across the state. The senators have established a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas to decide on the most qualified candidates for U.S. Attorney. This […]
Cornyn, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Allow Dogs in Courtrooms
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the Courtroom Dogs Act, which would clarify federal judges’ authority to allow certified facility dogs in courtrooms during legal proceedings. This legislation is based on the successful efforts of many states around the nation and guidance from experts in the field. “Testifying in court […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) gave the following remarks on the Senate floor before voting to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice to the Supreme Court. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “There’s no question that Judge Barrett has a brilliant legal mind, a deep respect […]
Judge Barrett Voted Unanimously in Committee to be Next Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON –Today after the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) lamented the decision made by his Democratic colleagues to skip the meeting. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “I just find this to be a […]
On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Hearings, Democrats’ Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Faith
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ Fox and Friends, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and COVID-19 precautions in place in the hearing room. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. On Judge […]
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WASHINGTON –Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned Judge Barrett on the attacks from his Democratic colleagues insinuating she would not rule independently. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. CORNYN: “Most of us […]
Cornyn Delivers Opening Statement at Supreme Court Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “The Senate Judiciary Committee undertakes no more important duty than the one we undertake today.” “Throughout your impressive career, […]