Congressional members and their staffers took to Twitter over the weekend to react to Justice Antonin Scalia's death and, in some cases, fire political barbs.
Here are some of their Tweets:
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)"Remembering meeting Justice Scalia in Montana during his summer visits to fly fish. A great American hero who will be dearly missed."
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.)
"Justice #Scalia was a trailblazer & role model for judicial debate. His powerful presence on the Supreme Court will be missed. #SCOTUS"
Conn Carroll, communications director, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah)
"President Obama's 'pen and phone' is very powerful. It can nominate SupremeCourt justices. It cannot, however, confirm them."
Alex Wong, foreign policy adviser/general counsel, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)
"Conservative lawyers owe #Scalia much but so do liberals: many say his opinions most challenging—sharpened their thinking, made them better"
Sarah K. Trister, legislative director, Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.)
"I guess @marcorubio is sticking with his anti-marriage, anti-equality message, referenced Obergefell dissent to praise #Scalia"
Dante Atkins, press secretary, Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.)
"Word on the street is, Obama murdered Scalia. Very bad judgment not to murder him before the ACA cases though. Always puts compromise first."
Kevin Saucedo Broach, scheduler, Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.)
"Just want to remind the world that a picture exists of #Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg riding an elephant together. https://t.co/YpcZ0e71Un"
Connie Hair, chief of staff, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas)
"Cruz lighting up Fox News right now talking about Justice Scalia. Funny, witty, man who was full of life."
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.)
"A year is too long to leave a vacancy on the Supreme Court. There are important questions like abortion and EPA to be decided."
Greg Brooks, communications director, Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio)
"That shining city on the hill grew a little dimmer tonight. RIP Scalia https://t.co/MZ4Vyuayjv"
Corey Jacobson, legislative assistant, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)
"Shameful that @SenateMajLdr would rule out a vote on a Supreme Court nominee under current Pres 1hr after Scalia's passing (let alone ever)"
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)
"Justice Scalia believed in following the constitution to the letter. Let's follow it now and fill this vacancy. #SCOTUS"
Jeffrey Thacker, field representative, Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.)
"I've got to be honest...the loss of my favorite all-time Supreme Court Justice, has kind of been a downer on Prez Day for me. :("
