In spite of several members of Congress having tested positive for coronavirus and Democrats insisting that the confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett be delayed, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the process will move forward this month:
Senate floor proceedings will be postponed until October 19th. The @SenJudiciary confirmation hearings for Judge Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court will convene on October 12th as scheduled by Chairman Graham. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/7ThKZPJBZG
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) October 3, 2020