Law WATCH: The U.S. Senate Votes On Judge Brett Kavanaugh KNKX Public Radio | By NPR News Published October 6, 2018 at 12:46 PM PDT Facebook Flipboard Email Andrew Harnik / AP PhotoSupreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is sworn-in before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, to begin his testimony in his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. In an unusual weekend session, the U.S. Senate advances to a final vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Watch the proceedings live.