Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Applauds Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON - Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) issued the following statement following today's vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States:

"History has been made! Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became our nation's first Black woman to be confirmed by the Senate to the Supreme Court. As a justice, I know that Judge Jackson will continue to fight for equal justice and uphold the rule of law and the Constitution, just as she has throughout her legal career. Judge Jackson may be the first Black woman to hold this title, but I know she will not be the last. With Judge Jackson's nomination, we are one step closer to having a Supreme Court that is symbolic of the diverse fabric of our nation."