Democrats argue the Republican effort to block Millett is a transparent attempt to preserve conservative influence on the appeals court . Confirmation particularly unclear for two presidential nominees . Comment: Dems may consider `` nuclear option '' if GOP senators block nominations . `` Nuclear option '' is a rules change that would bar filibuster for presidential appointees .
Confirmation particularly unclear for two presidential nominees . Comment: Dems may consider `` nuclear option '' if GOP senators block nominations . `` Nuclear option '' is a rules change that would bar filibuster for presidential appointees .