SC Nomination Questions

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1) If enough republicans, plus the democrats in the senate, decide they would approve Garland, would McConnell be forced to hold a vote? Is there any way to force them to follow the process?

2) What the fuck is the deal with this lame duck session? Why the hell are they allowed to refuse to follow the process when it pleases them and then vote Garland in if Hillary wins the general?