Well, it's official: In a 52-47 vote, the United States Senate confirmed Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as attorney general. To recap, Jeff Sessions was once deemed "too racist" to become a federal judge, he's known for his opposition to legalizing weed, and last night, it was during his confirmation hearing that Senator Elizabeth Warren was cut off while reading a letter by Coretta Scott King, though in this case, it was Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell being rude on Sessions's behalf.
Washington Democratic Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell voted against Sessions' confirmation, according to reports from the New York Times. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin III was the only democratic senator to vote "yes" at the confirmation hearing.
In a statement sent out yesterday, Murray said she had "serious concerns about [Sessions'] commitment to standing up for the right of everyone in this country to be treated equally under the law." But here we are.
Because I feel too dead inside to have a "hot take" on this development, here is how Twitter responded:
Here's how the vote to confirm Jeff Sessions as attorney general broke down https://t.co/cRvOgy7yGS
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 9, 2017
BREAKING: Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general.
If he violates the Constitution, we'll sue. pic.twitter.com/le02tuG2Pg
— ACLU National (@ACLU) February 9, 2017
Jeff Sessions is a threat to equity, fairness, & justice. This will be a long 4 years.
— deray mckesson (@deray) February 9, 2017
US Senate, 1986: Jeff Sessions is unfit to be a US judge
US Senate, 2017: US Attorney General is fine we guess
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) February 9, 2017
Jeff Sessions has been confirmed. Sanctuary cities are now more important than ever. This is why we will continue to resist. #WhyIResist.
— Women's March (@womensmarch) February 9, 2017
hey @MayorEdMurray I hope you will strengthen your commitment to the @SeattlePD reform process, especially with this dude in charge https://t.co/jz0D0XJ9Dm
— Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) February 9, 2017
The confirmation of Senator Sessions is outrageous and appalling. Senate Republicans betrayed the cause of justice & civil rights tonight.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) February 9, 2017
Solid work, America. Put that racism right out in the open where we all can see it. https://t.co/81yWLaaCdS
— Hanna Brooks Olsen (@mshannabrooks) February 9, 2017
A timely reminder of Rep. John Lewis' powerful words of opposition to Jeff Sessions as Attorney General: pic.twitter.com/pAKXrv0nlZ
— Fusion (@Fusion) February 9, 2017
Congratulations to America's new Attorney General, Hitler Q. Racism
— Pixelated Boat (@pixelatedboat) February 9, 2017
It doesn't matter if Jeff Sessions shakes your hand and pats your back if he's going to suppress your right to vote.
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) February 8, 2017
