Sen. John Kennedy lauds Barrett Supreme Court confirmation as 'victory for our founders'

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Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court in 52-48 vote

Sen. John Kennedy. R-La., celebrates 'victory for our founders' on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'

Senate Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy, R-La., celebrated the confirmation of  Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Monday night, calling the 52-48 Senate vote "a victory for our founders."

"It was never ... about her qualifications," Kennedy told "Tucker Carlson Tonight". "You would have to be barking mad to think that she is not qualified in terms of intellect, in terms of temperament, in terms of integrity. This fight was about who's going to make social policy in the United States, the Congress or the unelected federal judiciary?"

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Kennedy praised Barrett for valuing the distinction between the legislative and judicial branches and accused liberals of corroding the system by legislating from the bench.

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"It's called judicial restraint," Kennedy said. "Judge Barrett understands that. Our founders intended it. That's why this was a victory tonight for our founders."