On the recordOctober 31, 2013
Madam President, I want to illustrate why this seat doesn't need to be filled. These are the other circuits. The average of those other circuits is 383 caseloads. The DC Circuit has 149, so workload doesn't demand it. Secondly, we are in a situation where this administration has said: ``If Congress won't, I will.'' He is going to do it by executive order. This is a court that can rule for or against the executive orders of this administration. We need to maintain checks and balances of the government. Also, each one of these seats costs $1 million, and not just for 1 year, but every year for the rest of the life of those judges who are serving full time. I ask that my colleagues vote against this cloture motion.
