Senate GOP Ready to Fill Supreme Court Vacancy Quickly

Senate GOP Ready to Fill Supreme Court Vacancy Quickly

Senate Republicans say they are unlikely to see a Supreme Court opening this year but would fill one quickly if it appears, before a Democratic midterm win could freeze Trump’s nominees. Key Senate Republicans told Politico in recent interviews that they would support filling a high-court seat this year if a vacancy opens, even as […]

'Use your majority’' In the unlikely event of a Supreme Court vacancy, Republicans are ready to act" #ELB

Politico: Senate Republicans are unlikely to get a Supreme Court vacancy this year. They’re privately prepared for one, just in case. A Democratic midterm triumph would carry massive implications for the final years of President Donald Trump’s presidency, including the… Continue reading The post ‘Use your majority’’ In the unlikely event of a Supreme Court vacancy, Republicans are ready to act” appeared first on Election Law Blog.

Republicans prep as they catapult toward Supreme Court 'nightmare scenario': Politico

Senate Republican leaders are making plans for how they would handle a sudden Supreme Court vacancy, with an eye on losing their majority in the midterms, according to Politico.A Democratic triumph would carry "massive implications for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency," including the prospect that the Senate could essentially "shut down confirmations" of his favored nominees, according to the report which described it as a "nightmare scenar…

Looming 5-week scramble has DC bracing for Supreme Court fireworks

Senate Republicans are privately coordinating a high-stakes legislative strategy to rapidly confirm a Supreme Court nominee in the event of an unexpected vacancy during the post-election lame-duck session. The aggressive blueprint targets the brief five-week window between the November 3, 2026, midterm elections and the swearing-in of the next Congress in early January 2027.The primary catalyst for this emergency operational planning is the high…