Heitkamp Declares No Vote for Kavanaugh

North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp says she will vote ‘no’ on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court.

Heitkamp, who is running for reelection in a state won by President Donald Trump, said a public hearing where Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, his first accuser, testified raised questions about Kavanaugh's "current temperament, honesty, and impartiality" and has "furthered a national discussion about stopping sexual assault."

"Our actions right now are a poignant signal to young girls and women across our country. I will continue to stand up for them," Heitkamp said. 

Kavanaugh has faced allegations of sexual assault in the past couple of weeks, most notably an assault on Blasey-Ford, who testified in front of the Judicial committee last week.

Heitkamp says there are several qualified candidates, and that she will work with President Donald Trump to confirm a nominee who is “suited for the honor and distinction of serving this lifetime appointment.”