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

June 30, 2026 • 1 min read

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.

Vetrivel Murugan

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