Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, DR.I., did not pose any questions to Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Using poster board displays, Whitehouse argued that Barrett's nomination reflects a pattern by conservative special interest groups of using "dark money" to influence who sits on the court. It's the second day of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing. The Oct. 13 hearing comes three weeks before Election Day. The second of four days of scheduled testimony gave senators an opportunity to ask Barrett about her record and approach to the law.

Watch highlights from from Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing Day 1:    • WATCH: Highlights from Amy Coney Barr...  

Watch highlights from Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing Day 2:    • WATCH: Highlights from Amy Coney Barr...  

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