[Dave W]

It has already been explained why they couldn't meet - read the article. In the Senate, the minority has a lot of input and they follow the rules.

It really isn't a big deal. The Senate usually goes in session at 12 noon, so they can schedule the hearings from 9 am to 2 pm on the days they have the hearings to get around the rule,

[SmokingJoe]

In the Senate, the minority has a lot of input and they follow the rules.

So we change the rules. Same as they'd do in the same situation. No power on earth is going to stop this SCOTUS confirmation, let alone crying Schumer.