The Democrats’ maintaining control over the Senate guarantees President Biden more opportunities to appoint judges, giving the federal bench a more liberal bend.
Had Republicans taken a majority of the upper chamber, they could have held Mr. Biden’s picks for the federal bench in abeyance until the next election. But Democrats having the upper hand — even if Vice President Kamala Harris has to break ties — means they’ll be able to get Mr. Biden’s picks confirmed.
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for one circuit court pick, DeAndrea Gist Benjamin for the 4th U.