This is a ploy by Spector to appear to look conservative. He would have never voted in favor of the nuclear action. Now he can appear to act conservative.
I'm not sure about that.
Arlen cannot be happy that the 14 intend to usurp his committee's power, with their separate little meetings to vet any names POTUS submits. Now THAT is my idea of an outright power grab, dare I say coup?