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Incoming Democratic Senate majority expected to limit Trump court picks
SCOTUSblog says the shift could effectively block another Supreme Court appointment.
Status: source-checked.
WASHINGTON — Democrats’ takeover of the Senate in January will complicate, if not effectively eliminate, President Donald Trump’s ability to appoint another Supreme Court justice should a vacancy arise, SCOTUSblog reported.
The party will have enough votes to reject a nomination, if it allows confirmation hearings to proceed, the publication said.
What we know / what we don't
What we know
- Democrats will control the Senate starting in January.
What we don't know
- No Supreme Court vacancy currently exists.
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