Exactly what is the Slimes referring to? Generally, the Slimes will take a kernel of a grain of half truth and distort it all out of actual meaning. What was their kernal of truth that they are alluding to? When do they think a majority not been enough for a judicial confirmation?
I hate to confirm what the Times alluded to, but the pubbies denied up or down votes to Paez for four years and Berzon for two years until Trent Lott relented on Mar 9, 2000 with those Clinton nominees. They are hoisting us on our own petard, although some were quoted at the time saying that they would never do what they are doing now, by refusing to vote for cloture.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/R?r106:FLD001:S51345
Go down the page until you see a linked "Page: S1340"
Page: S1340
Judge Deserves Rousing Approval
Infamous Anniversary for Courts
The Paez and Berzon Votes
Senate GOP Drags Feet on Justices
Ending a Judicial Blockade