[Dilbert San Diego]

Apparently so.

But this article is sloppy. There is not a 60 vote threshold to confirm appointees at present. The 60 vote margin is to end debate on the issues.

Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court by 52-48. Alito was confirmed 58-42. These nominees have always only needed a simple majority. The 60 vote threshold is to defeat a filibuster, which this article doesn’t really make clear.

[AU72]

Right on the cloture, but it comes down to a nominee having 60 votes or not. Except for weasel RINOs who claim being against a candidate but vote to end debate thinking the final vote gives them cover.

We never hear about DINO's.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court by 52-48. Alito was confirmed 58-42. These nominees have always only needed a simple majority.

I think the 60 vote threshold does not apply to judges and justices, only appointments to cabinet members.