Apr 06 Watch 6:03 Murray: 'Nuclear' option on Gorsuch is Republicans' choice By PBS News Hour Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why she opposes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and blames Republicans for using the “nuclear” option to end the filibuster for high court confirmations, plus Rep. Devin Nunes’ stepping… Continue watching
Apr 06 Senate GOP invokes the 'nuclear option,' clearing the way for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Erica Werner, Associated Press Lawmakers of both parties bemoaned the long-term implications for the Senate, the court and the country. Continue reading
Apr 06 A blow-by-blow guide to the (incredibly) complicated Senate votes on Neil Gorsuch By Lisa Desjardins Rule changes, motions and other maneuverings are complicated. But they’re also important and worth understanding -- especially when they determine the outcome on things like a Supreme Court nomination. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 10:16 Senate debates Gorsuch, heading into possible nuclear face-off By PBS News Hour The U.S. Senate spent all night and all day debating Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the so-called "nuclear option," which would change long-standing rules so that confirmation requires only a majority vote. Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union… Continue watching
Apr 05 After all-night Democrat talk-a-thon, McConnell vows to change Senate rules for Neil Gorsuch's confirmation By Erica Werner, Associated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell said he had the votes necessary to change Senate rules and thwart the Democratic filibuster in a showdown. Continue reading
Apr 03 How Senate Dems have said they will vote on court pick By Associated Press Senate Democrats have enough votes to block Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with a filibuster, setting up a showdown with Republicans who plan to change Senate rules to confirm President Donald Trump's pick. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: Senate panel favorably recommends Gorsuch for Supreme Court By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A deeply divided Senate panel favorably recommended Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Monday, sending the nomination to the full Senate for what is expected to be a partisan showdown — and eventual confirmation. Continue reading
Apr 01 Supreme Court showdown looms with far-reaching consequences By Erica Werner and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation. Continue reading
Mar 31 Conservative group launches ad blitz pressuring Senate Dems to back Neil Gorsuch By Daniel Bush, Geoffrey Lou Guray An outside political group backing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination is launching an ad campaign pressuring Senate Democrats to support him as the Senate prepares for a final fight over his confirmation next week. Continue reading
Mar 30 As Schumer urges 'no' to Gorsuch, two Democrats says they'll vote for Trump's court nominee By Mary Clare Jalonick and Erica Werner, Associated Press Two Democrats facing tough re-elections in GOP states said they will vote for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, even as the Senate Democratic leader strongly warned Republicans against changing Senate rules to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. Continue reading