No, it was the 'Rats and hairy reed that killed the filibuster, for the nominees at the time in 2013. Trying to put a "but not for scotus" rider to the new rule was disingenuous, and would have certainly been done if the opportunity presented itself anytime after 2013. Well, now it's 2018, and the other party, thanks to the 'Rat sinate leader, is just following in hairy reeds footsteps.