[rktman]

Perhaps I should forward this to my “representatives” in the senate. Looking for the “precedent” clause concerning nominations in election years. Anyone? Bueller?

[Svartalfiar]

Perhaps I should forward this to my “representatives” in the senate. Looking for the “precedent” clause concerning nominations in election years. Anyone? Bueller?

There was an article on here a week or two ago that did exactly what you're asking. If I remember correctly, every nomination with an friendly Senate was approved, while every nomination with a hostile Senate was rejected, except for two.