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So the vote for full confirmation is happening today? (Original Post)
SHRED
Sep 2018
OP
No, just the vote of the Judiciary Committee to forward the nomination to the full Senate.
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#1
No, voted out of committee today, procedural vote to go forward tomorrow, Tuesday final confirmation
Jersey Devil
Sep 2018
#2
They are doing it as fast as they can because Gamble v US is being heard on Wednesday nt
maryellen99
Sep 2018
#4
They are doing it as fast as they can because the Supreme Court term starts first Monday in October.
PoliticAverse
Sep 2018
#7
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)1. No, just the vote of the Judiciary Committee to forward the nomination to the full Senate.
WhiteTara
(29,703 posts)8. That's the day that all democratic senators don't show up
no quorum, no vote.
Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)2. No, voted out of committee today, procedural vote to go forward tomorrow, Tuesday final confirmation
Done
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)6. I'm surprised they don't do it this afternoon
If Boozin Brett touched any other women, his performance yesterday may rally them out of silence.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)3. No. The final vote may be Tuesday. n/t
maryellen99
(3,788 posts)4. They are doing it as fast as they can because Gamble v US is being heard on Wednesday nt
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)7. They are doing it as fast as they can because the Supreme Court term starts first Monday in October.
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,393 posts)5. That's not all they're voting on today.
Meanwhile, in other Senate Committee on the Judiciary news:
Hat tip, Joe.My.God: Senate Committee To Hold Kavanaugh Vote On Friday
Sure, we all knew that was the plan. But in addition:
{small text}
Let's enlarge that.
Even if Kavanaugh does not get their approval, they will still approve the confirmation of nine other judges to various district courts.
Hat tip, Joe.My.God: Senate Committee To Hold Kavanaugh Vote On Friday
Sure, we all knew that was the plan. But in addition:
{small text}
Link to tweet
Let's enlarge that.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary Executive Business Meeting
....
September 25, 2018
RESCHEDULED NOTICE OF COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MEETING
The Executive Business Meeting originally scheduled by the Committee on the Judiciary for Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building has been rescheduled for Friday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m.
By order of the Chairman.
I. Nominees
Brett M. Kavanaugh, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Jonathan A. Kobes, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Kenneth D. Bell, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland
Mary S. McElroy, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island
Carl J. Nichols, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia
John M. O'Connor, to be United States District Judge for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
Martha Maria Pacold, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
Mary M. Rowland, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
Steven C. Seeger, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
....
September 25, 2018
RESCHEDULED NOTICE OF COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MEETING
The Executive Business Meeting originally scheduled by the Committee on the Judiciary for Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building has been rescheduled for Friday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m.
By order of the Chairman.
I. Nominees
Brett M. Kavanaugh, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Jonathan A. Kobes, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Kenneth D. Bell, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland
Mary S. McElroy, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island
Carl J. Nichols, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia
John M. O'Connor, to be United States District Judge for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
Martha Maria Pacold, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
Mary M. Rowland, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
Steven C. Seeger, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
Even if Kavanaugh does not get their approval, they will still approve the confirmation of nine other judges to various district courts.