Ohio - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has announced his support and commitment to vote for the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

Senator Brown met with Judge Jackson on Tuesday to discuss her record and upcoming confirmation.

During the meeting, Brown gifted Jackson with a a collection of Dr. Martin Luther King's speeches titled All Labor Has Dignity, to recognize their shared value of advocating for labor rights. 

“Judge Jackson and I had a good discussion about the dignity of work and her perspectives on protecting workers’ rights and civil rights, among other important issues facing the Court," said Brown. "Her thoughtfulness, knowledge of the law, and commitment to listening to all perspectives and building consensus were so clear.”

Brown emphasized Jackson's history of bipartisan support, saying her "diverse set of experiences and perspectives have long been lacking from our nation’s highest court."

Three Republican Senators have announced their support for Jackson's confirmation, assuring that she will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. 

The Senate voted to advance Judge Jackson's Supreme Court nomination on Monday. Senator Chuck Schumer says he expects Jackson's final confirmation vote as early as Thursday.