The Texas senators defended President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee at her confirmation hearing and said they expect to see her nomination approved.
"What I think is critical is that we confirm this justice before election day...in case there is litigation challenging the election, and I am confident we will do that and confirm this nominee," said Cruz.
Sen. Ted Cruz objected to the resolution honoring Justice Ginsburg on Tuesday after Democrats attempted to include support for delaying a SCOTUS nomination.
Republicans say replacing Ginsburg before election day shouldn't draw comparisons to the blocking of Merrick Garland, Obama's 2016 nominee.
Judge Emily Miskel, of Collin County, has been selected to receive a judicial excellence award for her role in spearheading the national effort to hold court proceedings virtually.
