Senate Approves Christina Nolan, Michael Drescher to Supreme Court; Rodgers Casts Tie-Breaking Vote

Drescher and Nolan approved for Vermont Supreme Court

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Senate has approved Michael Drescher and Christina Nolan to serve as associate justices for the Vermont Supreme Court.

BREAKING: Drescher approved as Supreme Court Justice as Lt. Gov. casts tiebreaker

Michael Drescher Lt. Gov. John Rodgers By Guy Page This morning, Tuesday February 3, the Vermont Senate voted 16-15 to approve the nomination of former federal prosecutor Michael Drescher as an Associate Supreme Court Justice. A no vote would have ended his nomination to Vermont’s High Court. The Senate also confirmed Christina Nolan, another former federal prosecutor, by a 23-7 margin. Several Democrat senators said the Trump administration’s i…

Senate approves Christina Nolan, Michael Drescher to Supreme Court; Rodgers casts tie-breaking vote

Lt. Gov. John Rodgers cast the tie-breaking vote for Drescher.

Senate confirms Drescher to Vermont Supreme Court

Lt. Gov. John Rodgers cast the deciding vote after a 15-15 split in the Vermont Senate.