President Donald Trump stands with newly sworn in U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Democratic lawmakers slammed Senate Republicans for confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday. Senate Republicans confirmed the nomination in a 52-48 vote Monday, with GOP Sen. Susan Collins being the only Republican who joined Democratic senators in opposition. Barrett was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in an event at the White House shortly after the Senate vote. Democratic lawmakers expressed their disappointment and anger in the Senate approving Barrett to the Supreme Court so close to a presidential election. Sen.