Background and Nomination
Brett Kavanaugh was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. During Senate confirmation hearings, multiple women publicly accused him of sexual misconduct dating back decades. The allegations triggered intense national debate over his fitness for the bench.
Key Allegations and Investigations
The most prominent accusation came from Christine Blasey Ford, who described an alleged incident from the 1980s. Kavanaugh denied the allegations and testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The FBI conducted a limited supplemental background investigation at the request of the White House, which did not uncover corroborating evidence for the claims.
Outcome and Aftermath
The Senate voted to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in October 2018. The confirmation process drew widespread attention to issues of judicial vetting and workplace conduct standards. Public opinion remained sharply divided along partisan lines following the hearings.
For a detailed timeline of the confirmation vote and related Senate records, see the official U.S. Senate historical overview at Senate Confirmation Process.
