02-18-2016, 02:58 PM
(02-17-2016, 05:36 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: And? The Constitution doesn't say they need to hold a vote, just give their advice and consent. Mitch gave his advice "don't try it" and they're saying they won't consent.
The appointment power given to the President is one of the "checks and balances" in the Constitution, and the Senate is clearly violating it by saying that they will refuse to appoint ANY judge nominated by the President.
The Senate can not just void a power granted by the Constitution.
