On October 6, 2018 the United States Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in a vote of 50 to 48. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican to vote “no” but then she withdraw it because it would not affect the outcome and the vote was recorded as “present”. Senator Murkowski did this because of Senator Steve Daines of Montana not attending the vote because of his daughter’s wedding. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia was the only Democrat to vote yes on Kavanaugh’s nomination. Brett Kavanaugh was nominated by President Donald Trump on July 9, 2018 to replace retired Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kavanaugh was sworn in as the 114th Supreme Court Justice late Saturday by Chief Justice John Roberts in a private ceremony.