Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Friday he’s “optimistic” that the Senate will soon confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, based on his personal talks with the handful of GOP senators could are the key to the vote.

Speaking on Fox News, Cornyn said Sens. Jeff Flake or Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska have yet to publicly commit, but said discussions are ongoing with them.