The legal Committee of the U.S. Senate today approved the nomination of Brett kavanaugh to the position of member of the Supreme court. At some point the votes are equal, and one of the Republicans said they would support Cavanaugh only if the investigation of the charges brought against him by several women. For many, this turn of events was a surprise.
Senator Jeff Flake, who spend limited time the investigation, said that the us government cannot ignore such serious accusations. He said that the FBI is supposed to spend a week learning all the facts. For this reason the final vote in the U.S. Senate will take.
One of the Republicans said they would support Cavanaugh subject to the investigation of the accusations against him. Photo: Depositphotos
President Donald trump has said that he is ready to go for this compromise. According to him, the corresponding order was given to FBI officials. The report in this case must disclose no later than 5 October.
«I have ordered the FBI to conduct further investigation to update the dossier of judge Cavanaugh. At the request of the Senate that the investigation should be time-limited and last no longer than one week,» said Donald trump.
Earlier 5 women accused the candidate for Supreme judge Brett kavanaugh of sexual violence. The main role in this was played by a psychology Professor from California Christine Blazey Ford. It is the main Prosecutor and September 27, testified in a Senate Committee. Many considered her story «compelling», including the President of the trump.
However, the Republicans wanted to approve the nomination of Brett kavanaugh without investigation FBI. However, an unexpected request of Senator Jeff Flake forced them to make concessions.
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