//McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election

McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election

(CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, brushing aside Democratic concerns over the expedited timeframe for confirming Supreme Court nominee <a href=”https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/16/politics/barrett-questionnaire-supplemented-kfile/index.html” target=”_blank”>Amy Coney Barrett</a>, moved on Friday to cut off debate and set up a final confirmation vote eight days before the election.

McConnell’s move sets up a Sunday