On November 1, 2017, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Nominations for November 1, 2017 During the hearing, Norris said in response to a question from Senator Amy Klobuchar that he viewed the case Obergefell v. Hodges (determining that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry) as settled law.Michael Collins,Judicial nominee Mark Norris tells Senate panel that gay marriage is settled law, USA Today Network (November 1, 2017). On December 7, 2017, his nomination was reported out of committee by an 11–9 vote.Results of Executive Business Meeting – December 7, 2017, Senate Judiciary Committee
