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Mike Lee could soon be in position to grant Trump a big Senate wish — Chuck Grassley | ChamberLight
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Mike Lee could gain authority over the Senate’s blue-slip practice if Republicans retain control and he becomes Judiciary Committee chair. President Trump wants the practice ended, while several senators—including Republicans—say they want it preserved.
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People in this story 11 Potential future Judiciary Committee chair whose approach to the blue-slip practice is at issue.
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Current Judiciary Committee chair defending the blue-slip practice.
New York senator who opposed Jay Clayton’s U.S. attorney nomination through the blue-slip process.
New York senator who opposed Jay Clayton’s U.S. attorney nomination through the blue-slip process.
New Jersey senator who used the blue-slip process to block a U.S. attorney nomination.
President pressing Senate Republicans to end the blue-slip practice.
Senate majority leader commenting on Republican support for keeping blue slips.
Top Judiciary Committee Democrat urging Lee to preserve the blue-slip tradition.
New York senator who opposed Jay Clayton’s U.S. attorney nomination.
Judiciary Committee member opposing the elimination of blue slips.
New Jersey senator who used the blue-slip process to block a U.S. attorney nomination.
Senator advocating that Lee preserve the blue-slip practice.
New Jersey senator who used the blue-slip process to block a U.S. attorney nomination.
President pressing Senate Republicans to end the blue-slip practice.
SHOW 6 MORE SHOW FEWER Senate majority leader commenting on Republican support for keeping blue slips.
Top Judiciary Committee Democrat urging Lee to preserve the blue-slip tradition.
New York senator who opposed Jay Clayton’s U.S. attorney nomination.
Judiciary Committee member opposing the elimination of blue slips.
New Jersey senator who used the blue-slip process to block a U.S. attorney nomination.
Senator advocating that Lee preserve the blue-slip practice.
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