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President Bush’s judicial nominees face difficult Senate confirmation and at the center of showdown is the use of the filibuster to delay or prevent a vote on nominees.
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Foreword
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Filibusters of Judicial Nominations
Analysis of Constitutional Issues
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Historic Filibusters
Efforts to Block or Delay Senate Action
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Federal Judge Selection
Process and Participants
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Judicial Nominees
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Glossary
Terms Used in Senate Floor Debate
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Filibusters and Cloture
Rules Governing Extended Debate
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Pro & Con
Should the Senate Consider Banning Filibusters of Judicial Nominees?