The Blue Slip Process for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations; Frequently Asked Questions

McMillion, Barry J.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Selection of judges;    Senate rules and procedure;    Nominations for office;   

RP-ID  :  R44975
RP-ID  :  R44975_2017Oct02

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report answers frequently asked questions about the blue-slip process of gaining the approval of senators from the home states of federal district and circuit court nominees before the process moves to the Senate floor. The report provides historical information and analysis as to how blue slips have been used in the past for judicial nominations, with a focus on the various blue slip policies used during recent presidencies. This report also discusses potential changes that might occur in the Senate and in the confirmation process for judicial nominees if there is a lesser role for home state Senators in approving some, or all, of a President's judicial nominees from their respective states.