WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Judge Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in this morning as a Supreme Court justice.
Chief Justice John Roberts administered the judicial oath to Amy Coney Barrett during a private ceremony Tuesday morning at the Supreme Court, officially making her a justice and allowing her to get to work immediately.
Monday night, the Senate confirmed Justice Barrett to the court with a 52 to 48 vote.
President Trump celebrated with a White House swearing-in ceremony where Barrett’s oath was administered by Justice Clarence Thomas.
Barrett is filling the seat left open with the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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