Senate Republicans are criticizing Democrats’ use of the lame-duck session to confirm numerous President Biden’s judicial nominees, citing the late-night voting sessions as disruptive and prioritizing these confirmations over other pressing issues. Republicans are hampered by a lack of votes to block the confirmations and are attempting to delay the process. This contrasts sharply with the Republicans’ actions in 2020, when they confirmed a significant number of Trump’s judicial picks during their own lame-duck session. Despite Republican complaints and efforts to slow confirmations, Senate Majority Leader Schumer intends to proceed with confirming as many of Biden’s nominees as possible before the end of the year.
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Today, I am pleased to announce my nomination of Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Chief Judge Frances Marie Tydingco-Gatewood to the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York and Guam, respectively. Both nominees are highly qualified individuals with extensive legal experience, demonstrating a deep commitment to the rule of law and our Constitution. These nominations continue my administration’s commitment to building a judiciary that reflects the diversity of our nation, highlighting the rich tapestry of backgrounds and expertise that strengthens our nation’s legal system. These nominations mark the fifty-sixth round of judicial nominations, bringing the total number of announced nominees to 261.
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Donald Trump has called for Republicans to use recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmation for his administration’s nominees, even though the party will hold a majority in the Senate. He also urged them to block any judicial nominations from the Biden administration during the lame-duck session. This move, supported by Elon Musk, is intended to expedite the filling of key positions and prevent the Democrats from appointing judges. Notably, this request comes despite Trump’s own use of lame-duck appointments in 2020, highlighting the hypocrisy of his stance.
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John Q. Hosedrinker