Senate Republicans Agree to Delay Kavanaugh Vote

Senate Republican leaders formally agreed “to reopen the FBI background investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh after two key Republicans suggested they would not vote to confirm him to the Supreme Court without additional information on his alleged sexual misconduct while he was a teenager,” the Washington Post reports.

“Republican leaders said they still plan to move ahead with a procedural vote on Kavanaugh’s nomination on Saturday but will postpone a final vote on his confirmation that they had hoped would take place Tuesday.”

Mike Allen: “What if the week ends with the investigation ongoing, or if the probe uncovers new evidence outside the existing claims?”

“Such a delay presents both peril and promise for Kavanaugh. On the one hand, it means investigators will likely talk to Mark Judge. On the other hand, if a probe doesn’t turn up new evidence, it gives senators on the fence an easier time voting yes.”