Donald Trump has said the Republican Party is obliged to replace Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 'without delay' following her death on Friday
She became a liberal icon after providing key votes in landmark rulings securing equal rights for women, expanding gay rights and safeguarding abortion rights, and she received tributes and recognition from across the political spectrum at home and abroad following her death.
But while the Senate confirmation of a justice had historically been bipartisan due to a requirement of a supermajority vote of 60%, this was replaced in 2017 by a requirement for a simple majority vote, as the Republicans sought to confirm
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