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Trump “Very Proud” After Senate Sends Kavanaugh Nomination to Vote

US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh is facing sexual assault allegations dating to his school days.

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President Donald Trump said on Friday, 5 October, he is "very proud" that the Senate has cleared the way to hold a vote on Brett Kavanaugh, his controversial nominee to the Supreme Court.

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"Very proud of the U.S. Senate for voting 'YES' to advance the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh!" Trump said in a tweet.

Kavanaugh's once near-certain confirmation to the lifelong appointment on the constitutional court is on a knife-edge after bitter debate over sexual assault allegations dating to his school and university days.

On Friday the Senate voted along party lines to remove the last obstacle to holding a decisive vote this weekend.

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