Sen. Shaheen Issues Statement on Decision to Change Senate Rules to Confirm Judge Gorsuch

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., issued the following statement after the actions of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on the Senate floor to change long-standing Senate rules in order to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch:

"Judge Gorsuch has an alarming record of putting the interests of large corporations over those of their employees. He also has frequently ruled against women's reproductive rights and has been extremely evasive on his position on Citizens United, a decision that has dramatically increased the amount of secret money in politics.

"It's very disappointing that Republican leadership is changing the rules to approve his nomination and again, resorting to unprecedented tactics to shape the Supreme Court. I'm committed to upholding the Constitution's instruction to advise and consent on Supreme Court nominations.

"Rather than changing this long-standing Senate rule, Republican leadership should urge President Trump to put forward a nominee who has a track record of treating women and workers even handedly in our legal system, and who would be approved with a strong bipartisan vote."