Schumer wants to move this week to temporarily replace ailing Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee — but a single Republican senator has the power to stop that from happening.
, citing Democrats’ goals of confirming liberal nominees. Tillis’ opposition is particularly notable given his deal-making tendencies; in this instance, he said he “will vote against any attempt by Senate Democrats to temporarily replace Sen. Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee.”
If Republicans delay or block the resolution to replace Feinstein, they would effectively make it tougher for Democrats to confirm more judges — which Biden’s party can normally do unilaterally with a 51-49 majority., has repeatedly delayed committee votes on lifetime appointees during Feinstein’s treatment for shingles. Democrats still have some judicial nominees ready for floor votes, but that list will run dry relatively soon without action at the Judiciary Committee.
If Feinstein is temporarily replaced, Durbin could more easily win confirmation for those nominees. And the stakes are extra-high now: Confirming judges is one of the top Senate Democratic priorities given GOP control of the House. “Tomorrow, this could happen to the Republicans and they could find themselves in a vulnerable position through no fault of their own,” Durbin said Monday. “And I hope that they’ll show a little kindness and caring for their colleagues.”
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