Despite Filibuster Limits, a Door Remains Open to Block Judge Nominees

Republicans Can Still Filibuster A Lot Of Obama's Nominees

The decision by Senate Democrats to eliminate filibusters for most judicial nominations only marginally enhanced President Obama's power to reshape the judiciary, according to court watchers from across the political spectrum, because Republican senators can still veto his nominees to most currently vacant appeals court seats.

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