The California senator says: “He has repeatedly failed to show that he fully understands those important words—‘Equal Justice Under Law.’ For the highest court in the land, we should find someone who does.”

Gorsuch is President Trump’s nominee to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry prepares to lead the department responsible for the nation’s nuclear arsenal.

He was confirmed with a a 68-31 vote.

The vote was not along party lines.

Activists have been protesting his nomination since it was announced in December.