United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary is a standing committee of 22 U.S. senators. Its role is to oversee the Department of Justice, consider executive and judicial nominations, and review pending legislation. On January 2, 2018, Al Franken, who had been a member of the committee, resigned from the Senate following accusations of sexual misconduct.

About United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary in brief

Summary United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryThe United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary is a standing committee of 22 U.S. senators. Its role is to oversee the Department of Justice, consider executive and judicial nominations, and review pending legislation. Established in 1816, it is one of the oldest and most influential committees in Congress.

On January 2, 2018, Al Franken, who had been a member of the committee, resigned from the Senate following accusations of sexual misconduct.