Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersMcConnell accuses Democrats of sowing division by 'downplaying progress' on election security The Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters Why Democrats must confront extreme left wing incitement to violence MORE (I-Vt.) said on Thursday that he will oppose Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination, joining a wing of progressive senators opposed to President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court.

"After careful consideration of Judge Gorsuch’s record, I have concluded that I will not vote to confirm him to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court," Sanders, a member of Senate Democratic leadership, said in a statement.

Democrats wanted Gorsuch to at least hint at his views on specific cases and issues during his three days testifying before the Judiciary Committee, but Sanders argued that Trump's nominee "refused to answer legitimate questions."

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Sanders joins several Democrats who are going on the record against Gorsuch's nomination. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerMcConnell accuses Democrats of sowing division by 'downplaying progress' on election security Warren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt Schumer lashes out at Trump over 'blue states' remark: 'What a disgrace' MORE (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bob Casey Robert (Bob) Patrick CaseySecond GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus GAO report finds brokers offered false info on coverage for pre-existing conditions Catholic group launches .7M campaign against Biden targeting swing-state voters MORE Jr. (D-Pa.) both announced earlier Thursday that they are opposed.

Republicans are expected to need 60 votes to clear Gorsuch through the Senate, which would require the support of at least eight Democrats and Independents.

But GOP leadership also hasn't ruled out the "nuclear option," a procedural move that would lower the 60-vote hurdle to a simple majority.

Sanders added on Thursday that he wouldn't support changing Senate rules, though Republicans could be able to do that without Democratic support.

"I will not support Republican efforts to change the rules to choke off debate and ram the nomination through the Senate," he said.

Progressive senators are widely expected to oppose Gorsuch, with Sens. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenWarren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Don't expect a government check anytime soon No new taxes for the ultra rich — fix bad tax policy instead MORE (D-Mass.) and Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell BrownEmboldened Democrats haggle over 2021 agenda Hillicon Valley: Russia 'amplifying' concerns around mail-in voting to undermine election | Facebook and Twitter take steps to limit Trump remarks on voting | Facebook to block political ads ahead of election Top Democrats press Trump to sanction Russian individuals over 2020 election interference efforts MORE (D-Ohio) already announcing their opposition.