How Is Kavanaugh Likely To Rule On Critical Issues? Here’s A Look At His Record

Brett Kavanaugh, seen here during his confirmation hearing early last month, has served on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for 12 years. His tenure there offers some clues to how he’ll handle the most controversial questions before the Supreme Court.

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Brett Kavanaugh is a Supreme Court justice. That much is certain after senators narrowly approved his controversial nomination Saturday, putting an end to his bitter confirmation battle with a slim vote in his favor.

But even as one phase of Kavanaugh’s story ends, another is beginning: His lifetime tenure on the highest court in the U.S. And this story promises to last much longer.

So, what can we expect to see from Kavanaugh on the biggest, thorniest issues likely to come before the Supreme Court? Of course that question won’t be answered with certainty until we see him actually on the nation’s highest bench — but there are clues to be found in Kavanaugh’s past statements and opinions.