WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks issued the following press release:

Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following the confirmation of Justin Olson to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Justin Olson is the first judicial nominee in Indiana of the second Trump administration. He was confirmed in the Senate by a vote of 50 to 47.

Senator Banks spoke on the floor in support of Olson's nomination this afternoon. Watch his remarks by clicking here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa3F3kiN6tc).

Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Congratulations to Justin Olson on his confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He's been a strong defender of the Constitution ...