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how long did amy coney barrett to be nominated and confirmed to the supreme court

Amy Coney Barrett was nominated on September 26, 2020, and the Senate confirmed her on October 26, 2020 — about 30 days later.

Quick Scoop

  • Nomination date: September 26, 2020.
  • Confirmation date: October 26, 2020.
  • Time from nomination to confirmation: roughly one month, or 30 days.

Context

Her confirmation came just before the 2020 presidential election, and it moved unusually fast for a Supreme Court nomination.