Remember Judge Garland, nominated in March by President Obama to fill the vacant seat on the U.S. Supreme Court? Here’s what he’s been up to while waiting all summer for a vote from the GOP-led Senate.
After more than 100 days, the Supreme Court still needs its 9th judge, but the Senate GOP refuses to do its job and consider Judge Garland.
— President Obama (@POTUS) June 30, 2016
FACT: Garland has most federal judiciary experience of any nom in history. He's now also waited longer for a vote than any nom in history.
— SCOTUS Nomination (@SCOTUSnom) July 19, 2016
Joe Biden will lead a new push for a Senate vote on Merrick Garland https://t.co/vnoVZbfch4 pic.twitter.com/FjI1xJQ4Id
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) September 8, 2016
Met today w Judge Garland, 175 days since we met after his nomination. Time for Senate GOP to end their blockade. pic.twitter.com/thL3cRRpSE
— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) September 8, 2016