NEW : Senate approves Washington Pillard next week to serve on federal appeals court in Nina . Democrats are angry over rules change that weakens their hand in opposing nominations . The new rules imposed by majority Democrats aim to speed up confirmation . more regular hours session forced by GOP is one way to express frustration and slow the process .
NEW : Senate approves Nina Pillard 51-44 to serve on federal appeals court in Washington . Republicans are angry over rules change that weakens their hand in opposing nominations . The new rules imposed by majority Democrats aim to speed up confirmation . Overnight session forced by GOP is one way to express frustration and slow the process .