[itsahoot]

You mean 2018. If she goes in 2019 then the Senate should keep the seat open for the winner of the 2020 election.

There is no requirement that any seat be filled, let all the liberal judges die off and don't replace them.

[DoodleDawg]

There is no requirement that any seat be filled, let all the liberal judges die off and don't replace them.

Requirement? No. But McConnell set the precedent with Garland in 2016.