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Faster Supreme Court Confirmations: Limiting Procedural Delays in Appointments

This bill aims to speed up the Senate confirmation process for Supreme Court nominees by imposing strict deadlines and limiting debate time. It ensures that vacancies on the nation's highest court are filled more quickly. For citizens, this means the Supreme Court, which decides critical cases affecting rights and laws, can operate at full capacity without prolonged political obstruction.
Key points
The Judiciary Committee must report a Supreme Court nomination within 60 days, or the full Senate can force a vote to discharge the nomination.
Debate on a Supreme Court nominee on the Senate floor is strictly limited to 30 hours (with a single option for a 30-hour extension supported by 30 Senators).
The confirmation vote must occur immediately after the conclusion of the limited debate, preventing further procedural delays.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_859
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Every Supreme Court Nominee Deserves Timely Consideration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Judiciary Committee must report a Supreme Court nomination within 60 days, or the full Senate can force a vote to discharge the nomination.
  • Debate on a Supreme Court nominee on the Senate floor is strictly limited to 30 hours (with a single option for a 30-hour extension supported by 30 Senators).
  • The confirmation vote must occur immediately after the conclusion of the limited debate, preventing further procedural delays.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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