>>>>Has it now? I don't think so.
If you have a different interpretation of the Constitution, or of the rules of Senate precedent, speak up. Quizzing a nominee on all manner of subjects and issues is one thing. But there have been few nominees who have not met basic standards of qualifications. Even Abe Fortas was voted down because he took a monetary fee from a friend and former client who was under investigation for violating federal laws. Later the man was convicted and spent time in prison.