Ted Cruz on Supreme Court Nominations Quotes by Senator Ted Cruz on Confirming Supreme Court Nominations THEN NOW 2016 2020 "You don’t do this in an election year." - Feb 14, 2016 "It is critical that the Senate…confirms that successor before election day." Sept 20, 2020 - "We ought to make the 2016 election a referendum on the Supreme Court." - Feb 14, 2016 "We need to fill this vacancy before Election Day." Sept 20, 2020 - "They’ll hold a tie over for the next term." - Feb 14, 2016 "With a 4-4 court…we risk a constitutional crisis." Sept 18, 2020 - "Plenty of time for debate whether the Senate should vote on Pres. Hillary nominees ." - Oct 26, 2016 "The Senate must do its job and confirm a successor." Sept 20, 2020 - Get details →
