[SmokingJoe]

The proposal, which hasn’t formally been reintroduced in the 116th Congress, would not apply to Supreme Court nominees, circuit court nominees or most Cabinet picks.

And just why the heck not?

[jazusamo]

From the Politico article today it says the decision hasn’t been made as to whom it will and will not affect.

excerpt:

“The change would likely shave debate time for sub-cabinet and District Court nominees, though no decision has been made.”

[frog in a pot]

...would not apply to Supreme Court nominees, circuit court nominees or most Cabinet picks.

And just why the heck not?

Our gentlemen R's did not want to ruffle any D feathers at the negotiation table?

It is very risky for political amateurs like me to criticize the professionals but it seems to me we get our ass handed to us at a 20 to 1 ratio even when we hold a majority position.