A number of Senate Democrats want an independent investigation into allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that testimony from both Kavanaugh and his accuser are not enough.

The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the scheduled Thursday vote on Kavanaugh’s nomination after his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford came forward with her account and offered to testify before the committee.

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