A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees.

Summary

Requires the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to establish a timetable for the confirmation of judicial nominees that provides a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee within 30 days after the names of nominees have been submitted to the Senate and action by the Committee 30 days thereafter. Requires the Senate Majority Leader to establish a timetable that provides for action by the full Senate within 30 days after the Committee has reported out the nomination. Authorizes the Committee Chairman and the Senate Majority Leader to extend the period for Committee and full Senate action, respectively, by up to 30 days for cause.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 March 2008

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 March 2008

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 March 2008

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