Billy_Kinetta
Paladin of the Lost Hour
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elaborateThe Constitution says "advice and consent". One could argue they "advised" when they told him to shove it up his ass.
"One" might be able to argue that but I have a high degree of confidence that was not the intention of the authors of the Constitution.
James Madison proposed having the president nominate, and the SCOTUS nominee be confirmed with 1/3rd of the Senate approving. The "Father of the Constitution" absolutely did not intend for this kind of quagmire.
What is the language of the Constitution?
Moving goalposts much? The question was about "intent".
Indeed. The language that was voted upon clearly indicates the intent. The Constitution as signed as the national agreement is law.
Want to change it? Add or subtract? You know the drill.
Until then, the Senate has no obligation to act.