Schumer call for Supreme Court nominee to self-isolate could delay confirmation vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday called for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, and anyone she was in contact with, to self-isolate after potential exposure to coronavirus at the White House, a move that could derail GOP efforts to hold quick confirmation hearings and a final vote before the November election.

"The infection of the President, First Lady and a close aide require that the White House immediately conduct a contact tracing regime that follows CDC guidelines, as well as thorough testing and isolation for those who were exposed to infection risk," Schumer said in a statement. "That includes Judge Amy Coney Barrett and anyone she was in contact with."