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and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Co

It is only a simple majority of Senators to approve a Scotus judge. It takes 2/3 to approve a treaty.

[Carry_Okie]

It is only a simple majority of Senators to approve a Scotus judge. It takes 2/3 to approve a treaty.

Memory stands corrected; I suspect it was the 60 vote cloture garbage that was mucking it. Either way, the GOP is clearly in charge, but there is a simple way of telling Xero to put up or shut up that will make him look like an ass if he tries a recess appointment.