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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Ummm- did you have Con Law at Florida Coastal?
Congress- main duty----- Legislate
Senate- secondary duty----- call bullshit on the Prez' nominations for judge IF necessary.
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Weak.
Here's the truth: "Senate -- additional duty -----call bullshit on the Prez' nominations for judge IF THEY WANT TO." The Senate is free to advise and consent (or withold consent) in any manner they wish.
Your distinction is based on the premise that the Senate must serve as handmaidens to the Executive in judicial appointments (as opposed to while legislating).
Not so. Both are legislative functions under the Constitution. The Exec. and Legislative are co-equal branches of government -- and if the Pres. can't convince the Senate under whatever rules the Senate uses, the President loses that round.
S_A_M