Beyond the specific context of U.S. federal judicial appointments, the term "nuclear option" has come to be used generically for a procedural maneuver with potentially serious consequences, to be used as a last resort to overcome political opposition.
What ever 'floats your boat' ... FQNRP
We covered that already upthread. This misnaming of terms always happens over time as a result of ignorant people misusing the phrase. Weren’t you paying attention?
In this case, the misnaming was begun by ignorant reporters, and sheep like you must like sniffing their tails, just following along behind them.
SBG ... we covered all that - right!