And end of filibuster will matter for the biggest upcoming Senate confirmation battle of our lifetimes: when Scalia or Kennedy leave Court.
@yeselson it will be precedent later on for Supreme Court nomination
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@rickhasen which party controls the Senate and presidency, and whether a R nominated or D nominated justice is being replaced. So, as matter -
@rickhasen sheer political logistics and happenstance, the filibuster on (only) high court justices could last thru several more iterations -
@rickhasen or end with the very next Supreme Court vacancy.
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@rickhasen That's fair and, to some extent, likely true. But the specifics of that maneuvering--and thus the result of it--will depend uponThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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