Voting time...US Senate about to vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation

After weeks of controversy, the United States (US) Senate is set for a final vote on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Senators are scheduled to begin the voting session at 2:30 local time.

It is widely expected that Judge Kavanaugh will be appointed to the highest court in the US, barring a last minute change of heart by key senators.

Kavanaugh has been embroiled in a bitter battle to stave off sexual assault allegations from at least three women.

He has denied all the allegations.

The US Senate is split 51-49 in favour of Republicans and it is expected that the vote will be largely along party lines.

Kavanaugh only needs a 50-50 vote, as that would force a tie-breaker in his favour from Vice President Mike Pence.

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