Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema haven't voted against a Biden court nominee

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Whatever issues Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have caused for President Joe Biden's legislative agenda, their records on Biden's judicial confirmation efforts are a positive signal for the President as he seeks to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

Neither Manchin nor Sinema has voted against any of Biden's lower court nominees so far -- including Biden's picks for the federal judiciary who have attracted significant Republican heat.

Manchin and Sinema stuck with the rest of the Democratic caucus when Republicans were united against the confirmation of Jennifer Sung to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals -- a confirmation that required the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris to move forward.

Manchin in particular has attracted liberal ire for holding up Biden's Build Back Better spending plan, and both the West Virginia Democrat and Sinema voted against Democrats' efforts to end the use of the 60-vote filibuster on voting rights legislation. But the filibuster isn't in play for Supreme Court votes anymore.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/joe-manchin-and-kyrsten-sinema-haven-t-voted-against-a-biden-court-nominee/ar-AATbed0

[RainCaster]

1. Yet

But this time, there are cameras.

[LenaBaby61]

7. THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

[qazplm135]

2. I'd be pretty shocked if they did

but if they did, there'd be the same people on here who would defend it.

[LenaBaby61]

8. THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

[budkin]

3. Until now...

You know they're going to pull some bullshit because it's a "lifetime appointment."

[Effete Snob]

4. All federal judges are appointed for life

Or did you not know that?

[budkin]

6. I honestly didn't realize that. Makes me feel better about it then

Thanks.

[Effete Snob]

9. No reason to take my word for it

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

Article III.
Section. 1.

The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

[Takket]

5. i wonder, has anyone asked them if they think the filibuster should be PUT BACK for SCOTUS?

after all they think changing the rules should be a bipartisan effort, and the filibuster is a more important pillar of our democracy than voting rights and economic health. would it not be in keeping with their opinions on the filibuster that the GOP was wrong to remove it? and as such do they think it should be put back?

Granted its probably moot since Schumer wouldn't let that get anywhere near the floor even if the 50 rethugs + Mancinema supported it... but i am curious what they would say if asked.