SCOTUS Appointment

[Benton]

(02-18-2016, 03:23 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: They aren't voiding it. They are using one of their powers of check and balances. We can think it is a ridiculous move all we like, that doesn't mean there is anything legally wrong with what they are doing. The Constitution says the Senate must give consent. If they are going to act like children that's on them, and they will have to own those actions. But they can do what they are doing.

(02-18-2016, 04:00 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: The Senate checks the power of the President by being required to approve any of his appointments. They're choosing to not approve any of them. They're not voiding his power to nominate.

(02-18-2016, 04:17 PM)fredtoast Wrote: They are voiding his power to appoint.  There is no other way to interpret it when they say they will not approve anyone that he nominates.

Based on your logic the Senate could completely eliminate the Supreme Court by refusing to ever confirm anyone until all remaining 8 are dead.  Is that how you think the framers intended it to work?

Agreed with Fred, by not approving anyone, they're nullifying the ability to appoint. Not by law or ordinance, but by deed.