Honorable Maria Cantwell
United States Senator, Washington, Democrat
Maria Cantwell was first elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2000. She currently serves as the Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The following is excerpted from Senator Cantwell’s April 4, 2017, remarks before the Senate on confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. I rise to oppose the nomination of Neil Gorsuch and to oppose cloture on this nomination. A U.S. Supreme Court nominee requires 60 votes, and if a nominee can’t clear 60 votes, then it is the nominee who should be changed and not the Senate rules. Judge…
