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.”