[RitaOK]

Thank you for the ping! The blue state circuits are the question, since US senators in DC can quash til hell freezes over. A brutal fix of senatorial power, realizing of course this works in favor of each party in power.

[Tuketu]

Not quite certain of the totality of your statement. However, if you are referring to the 60 Vote Senate Rule, my concern is the Senatorial 60 vote Rule infringes on the Constitution. Our Constitution has no such 60 vote to pass provision. BUT “THE RULE imho INFRINGES ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL POWER OF THE VICE PRESIDENT who VOTES to break TIES.” (If you agree please pass it on and straighten out the entrenched swamp denizens) 60 votes = no pass or no tie.

[Uncle Sam 911]

they can quash it as long as McConnell lets them. There is nothing in the constitution that allows home state senators to block judicial nominations. McConnell could end that tomorrow.