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Originally Posted by Robbie
As I understand it...yeah, they do. All McConell has to do is NOT allow the nomination to be brought up for a vote at all.
The Majority party has that ability. If you recall Sen. Harry Reid refused to allow any bills that came from the Republican House to be voted on in the Senate. He played defense so that Pres. Obama wouldn't have to veto anything (plus made the Republicans look like obstructionists).
Also if the vote did go to the floor...it takes a "super majority" to get a Supreme Court nomination through. Meaning that 60 Senators have to vote "yes".
With the Republicans holding 54 seats...I don't see how that can happen.  |
Not allowing it to come to the floor for a vote would be a pretty big gamble for the Republicans. c.w. of the moment is that Obama will nominate a centrist. If Hillary or Bernie get in, I don't think that will be the case.