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Senate Votes on Supreme Court Nominations

This interactive graphic illustrates the growing partisan nature of Senate confirmation votes.

October 6, 2026
senate votes scotus bars
October 6, 2026

In many instances throughout the Court’s history, Senate confirmation of the presidents’ Supreme Court nominees was completed with bipartisan cooperation. But in recent years, more votes have been nearly or completely along party lines. 

This interactive tool shows the outcome for every nominee based on year and vote margin.