Update: Brett Kavanaugh nomination clears key Senate hurdle

If the vote passes, a confirmation vote is likely to take place over the weekend.

Update: Brett Kavanaugh nomination clears key Senate hurdle

Update 4.04pm: The US Senate has pushed Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court past a key procedural hurdle.

The chamber voted 51-49 to move forward with President Donald Trump’s nominee.

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