Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate has ample time to confirm a Supreme Court justice but did not indicate whether the nominee would be considered before or after the Nov. 3 election.

“The Senate has more than sufficient time to process a nomination,” the Kentucky Republican said Monday. “History and precedent make that perfectly clear.”

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