Republicans can confirm a Supreme Court justice if Democrats take the Senate, but at what cost?

If Republicans attempt to confirm a nominee, they will trigger a historic fight and hand Democrats the justification needed to reshape the high court.

By: Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 3 days, 13 hours ago

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By Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst

Democrats are gaining momentum in their bid to retake the Senate in November. This has led Republicans to prepare for the possibility that a conservative Supreme Court justice might announce their retirement before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2027.

This would give President Donald Trump his fourth Supreme Court nomination, helping to ensure conservative dominance on the court for decades.

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