It is false. It is clearly false. Justice Abe Fortas, 1968; Judge Stephen Breyer, 1990; Judge Rosemary Barkett, 1994; Judge Marsha Berzon, 2000; Judge Paez, 2000. And many others. The fact is, for those who say there have never been filibusters by nominees, that is clearly not right.
Addressing the issue of filibusters related to judicial nominees.
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