They have the power to confirm or reject nominations to the US Supreme Court.
The only control the Senate has over the US Supreme Court is their exercise of "advice and consent," that allows them to confirm or reject the President's nominee for a vacancy on the Court. Confirmation requires a simple majority (51%) affirmation of the Senators voting. Short of a vote, the minority political party may also filibuster or threaten to filibuster in an attempt to get the nominee's name withdrawn from consideration.
The Senate votes to confirm or reject the Presidents' US Supreme Court nominees. Some people believe this power falls to Congress; however, "Congress" is a collective term that includes the House of Representatives, which has no voice in the Supreme Court selection process.
Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the US Constitution provides that the President may nominate members of the Supreme Court, but that appointment only occurs with the "advice and consent" of the Senate. This means the Senate conducts an investigation of the candidate's qualifications and personal background, determines whether he or she would adequately fulfill the role of Justice, then votes whether to approve or disapprove the nomination. If the Senate votes a simple majority (51 votes) for confirmation, the nominee receives a commission; if a member of the Senate decides to filibuster to block or delay a nomination, a three-fifths (60) vote is required to end the filibuster (until 1975, the requirement was two-thirds of those present).
Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2:
"He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; 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 Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments."
Yes. The Senate votes to confirm or reject the Presidents' US Supreme Court nominees. Some people believe this power falls to Congress; however, "Congress" is a collective term that includes the House of Representatives, which has no voice in the Supreme Court selection process.
Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the US Constitution provides that the President may nominate members of the Supreme Court, but that appointment only occurs with the "advice and consent" of the Senate. This means the Senate conducts an investigation of the candidate's qualifications and personal background, determines whether he or she would adequately fulfill the role of Justice, then votes whether to approve or disapprove the nomination. If the Senate votes a simple majority (51 votes) for confirmation, the nominee receives a commission; if a member of the Senate decides to filibuster to block or delay a nomination, a two-thirds supermajority vote is required for confirmation.
Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2:
"He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; 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 Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments."
the Senate
Senate. The Senate must give a majority vote to approve a Supreme Court nominee.
Congress must approve all appointments.
The president is responsible for appointing justices, who then must be approved by the Senate.
Senate approval of nominations to the supreme court
requires a 51 of 100 (majority) vote by the senate
Presidential nominations of federal court judges are made with the "advice and consent" of the Senate, just as Supreme Court nominations are. The Senate must confirm the nomination by a simple majority of those voting in order for the judge to be commissioned.
The US Senate (Legislative Branch) has the power to approve or disapprove Supreme Court appointments.
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The Senate
Senate. The Senate must give a majority vote to approve a Supreme Court nominee.
Not exactly. The President nominates US Supreme Court justices, but the Senate must approve their appointment.
The Supreme Court Justices are appointed by The President & confirmed by The Senate.
Appointments to the US Supreme Court must be approved by the US Senate.
Congress must approve all appointments.
The United States Senate.
The president is responsible for appointing justices, who then must be approved by the Senate.