[semimojo]

Because the committee vote was tied, the Rs can stop the nomination by means of a Filibuster.

No, they can get a tie in committee to the floor and there aren’t filibusters on SCOTUS nominees any more.

It’s done.

[sourcery]

The agreement between Schumer and McConnel requires that the Filibuster be available in the case of the vote by the Judiciary for confirmation be tied. It’s a matter of public record. Look it up.