Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first black woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States, following a 53-47 vote for her confirmation.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmedfor the Supreme Court of the United States, following a 53–47 vote bytheSenate.SheisthefirstblackwomantobeelevatedtothispositionandwillreplacejusticeStephenBreyerafterheretiresinthecourt'ssummersession.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed for the Supreme Court of the United States, following a 53–47 vote by the Senate. Jackson is the first black woman to be confirmed for this position and will replace justice Stephen Breyer after he retires in the court's summer session.