Senator Sullivan on Judges

Trump has nominated scores of judges committed to dismantling our rights – and senators who confirmed them must own the harm they’re already doing from the bench. Click here to read about their decisions undermining our constitutional rights and protections

Health Care

 He said:  “Time and time again you hear consensus on the pre-existing conditions… being able to stay on the health care of your parents until you’re 26. So these are things at least from my perspective that we want to keep.” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15* of the judges with the worst records on health care.  

LGBTQ Rights

 He said:  “I believe that the issue of same-sex marriage should continue to be decided at the state level – as it has been in Alaska – and I support the decision made by Alaskans in 1998 [not to allow it].” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15 of the judges with the worst records on LGBTQ rights.  

Reproductive Health Care

 He said:  Sullivan believes abortion should be allowed only in “very, very rare circumstances… [involving] rape or incest.” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15 of the judges with the worst records on reproductive health care.  

Worker & Consumer Rights

 He said:  “Our greatest resource is all of you, our people.” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15 of the judges with the worst records on worker & consumer rights.  

Environment

 He said:  “All Americans, regardless of their political leanings, want clean air and clean water.” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15 of the judges with the worst records on the environment.  

Police Misconduct

 He said:  “The killing of George Floyd was a shocking and sickening act. Those involved must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Racism in America unfortunately continues to exist. It is real, it is evil, and it should never be tolerated.” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15 of the judges with the worst records on police misconduct & criminal justice.  

Voting Rights

 He said:  “One hundred years ago today, the United State Senate passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution allowing women – American citizens – the right to vote…I think we all need to commemorate it as something very, very special for America.” Source

He voted for 15 out of 15 of the judges with the worst records on voting rights.  

*The Senator voted for Justin Walker’s confirmation to the Western District of Kentucky. He did not participate in the vote on his nomination to the D.C. Circuit.