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Schumer Quietly Vows to Pull the Same Supreme Court Move That Buried Merrick Garland

  • In 2016, Senate Republicans blocked Merrick Garland’s Supreme Court nomination without a hearing or vote, and Neil Gorsuch later took the seat.
  • Chuck Schumer said Democrats want to regain control of the Senate to block what he called “horrible” Trump judicial nominees.
  • Republicans are warning that Democrats could use a similar strategy if a Supreme Court vacancy arises before the 2026 midterms.
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Republicans can confirm a Supreme Court justice if Democrats take the Senate, but at what cost?

Democrats will attempt to slow down the confirmation process, but they face an uphill battle with few options. Grant Faint/Getty ImagesDemocrats are gaining momentum in their bid to retake the Senate in November. This has led Republicans to prepare for the possibility that a conservative Supreme Court justice might announce their retirement before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2027. This would give President Donald Trump his fourth Sup…

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Political Animal News broke the news on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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