Kavanaugh sworn in at the US Supreme Court

Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in as the 114th US Supreme Court justice after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him. 

The confirmation on Saturday ended a bitter battle between Republicans and Democrats during a confirmation process that transfixed the nation following allegations of sexual misconduct against the nominee, which he has denied. 

Senators voted 50-48 in favour of Kavanaugh, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Montana opposed the nomination, but voted "present" out of courtesy for fellow Montana Senator Steven Daines who was out of town for his daughter's wedding. He was in favour of Kavanaugh.

The confirmation is seen as a clear win for President Donald Trump in his efforts to further push the court to the right.
Thousands of protesters gathered at the Hill during the voting process in teh Senate and later during the confirmation at the High Courrt. Many hope that women will be angered by the appointment of Kavanaugh  and will turn out in masses at the upcoming elections for Congress to vote for the Democrats. Political analysts though warn that the whole affair has boosted the enthousiasm for the Republicans. The net result is strengthened polarization, according to some.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, the senior Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said on Twitter: "Confirming Brett Kavanaugh in the face of credible allegations of sexual assault that were not thoroughly investigated, and his belligerent, partisan performance ... undermines the legitimacy of the Supreme Court."