Mcconnell’s statement (february 2016) was: > The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vaca

Mcconnell’s statement (february 2016) was: > The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president On September 26, 2020 Amy Coney Barrett was nominated and confirmed a month later - barely over a week before the election.