That 50/50 might not be rock solid.
As is often said, time will tell.
"The 6 Republican senators who will decide the Supreme Court fight
Some are facing difficult elections. Others are institutionalists. But they will play critical roles in replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg."
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/19/6-republican-senators-decide-supreme-court-fight-418352
