Trump's SCOTUS Nominee Confirmation Hearing Is Set The Senate confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh, Chuck Grassley, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, via CNN Kavanaugh needs 50 votes to be confirmed. Republicans have a
slim 51 to 49 majority
in the Senate. Kavanaugh served as White House staff secretary under George W. Bush. He also served as an associate counsel in the Office of Independent Counsel during the investigation into President Bill Clinton's conduct. Democrats have demanded access Republicans have
called these demands
a "delay tactic." Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday that he hopes the Senate confirms Kavanaugh "before the first Monday in October." Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, via CNN