The Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives gave the Democratic Party the ability to block Republican legislation in the 116th United States Congress, which will meet from January 2019 to January 2021. The takeover also gave the Democrats control of congressional committees, along with the accompanying power to issue subpoenas and conduct investigations. Continued Republican control of the Senate gave the Republican Party the opportunity to confirm President Trump's nominees without Democratic support.[148] During the 116th Congress, the Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed numerous Trump-appointed judges,[149] including Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.[150]