Judicial Nominees Confirmation Battle Between Senate Democrats and Republicans
Senate Democrats rush to confirm Biden's judicial nominees before Trump's return to White House, Republicans secure deal to save appellate judges for Trump, bipartisan agreement reached on judicial nominations, Republicans initiate slowdown to oppose quick confirmation of Biden-appointed judges, Democrats aim to confirm more judges before Thanksgiving holiday
Key Points
- Senate Democrats rushing to confirm as many of Biden's nominees as possible
- Republicans secure deal to permit Senate Majority Leader to hold votes on district court judges in exchange for pulling circuit court nominees
- Deal motivated by Senate slowdown initiated by Republicans to oppose quick confirmation of Biden-appointed judges
Pros
- Senate Democrats are pushing to confirm Biden's judicial nominees
- Bipartisan agreement reached on judicial nominations
- Republicans secure deal to save appellate judges for Trump
Cons
- Republicans fighting against quick confirmation of Biden-appointed judges
- Senate Democrats rushing to confirm judges before Trump's return to White House