Evolution of the Senate's Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process: A Brief History

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Over time, the Senate has developed a series of procedures to deal with the concerns of its Members on nominations. First is the custom of senatorial courtesy, whereby Senators from the same party as the President might influence a nomination or kill it by objecting to it. This tradition has not always been absolute, but it has allowed Senators to play a fairly large role, particularly in the selection of nominees within a Senator’s home state, such as for district court judgeships.

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Palmer, Betsy March 29, 2005.

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Over time, the Senate has developed a series of procedures to deal with the concerns of its Members on nominations. First is the custom of senatorial courtesy, whereby Senators from the same party as the President might influence a nomination or kill it by objecting to it. This tradition has not always been absolute, but it has allowed Senators to play a fairly large role, particularly in the selection of nominees within a Senator’s home state, such as for district court judgeships.

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18 pages.

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  • March 29, 2005

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Palmer, Betsy. Evolution of the Senate's Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process: A Brief History, report, March 29, 2005; Washington D.C.. (digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs6156/: accessed November 21, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, Digital Library, digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.