WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The nomination hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett on her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to begin before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week.

South Dakota Senator John Thune says he wants a Justice that interprets the law as written.

Thune says you can usually figure out a Judges views by reading past opinions.

Thune says the Supreme Court doesn’t need mavericks.

Senate Republicans are pushing to confirm the new Justice before election day.