Posted 3/21/2024, 5:22:32 PM
Manchin Sets Bipartisan Rule for Judicial Nominees, Imperiling Some Biden Picks
- Manchin says he will only vote to confirm nominees with bipartisan support, needing at least 1 Republican vote
- His new rule applies unless nominee is "bats*** crazy left"
- Manchin confirmed he will vote against Biden's appeals court nominee Adeel Mangi
- Mangi would be the first Muslim-American on a federal appeals court but faces Republican opposition
- Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved Mangi in January but path to confirmation remains challenging