Question

Do you think that the senators from a judicial nominee's state should be able to approve or reject a nominee before the nomination is made public?​

Answer 1

Typically they are approved by voice vote. The question before the Senate when a nomination is taken up is “will the Senate advise and consent to this nomination?” The Senate can approve or reject a nomination. 25 A majority of Senators present and voting, a quorum being present, is required to approve a nomination.