For years, senators have been able to effectively block judicial nominees from their home states through what’s known as the “blue slip” process. But on Thursday -- amid Republican frustration over many of President Trump’s nominees being blocked -- Senate Republicans decided to override one such objection from a Democratic senator and confirm the nominee anyway. The Senate gives lawmakers a chance to weigh in on a judicial nominee from their home state by submitting a blue-colored form called the "blue slip." A positive blue slip signals the Senate to move forward with the nomination process. They also noted that Republicans used the blue slip to block one of President Barack Obama's nominees for the very same judgeship.

Source: Fox News May 10, 2018 20:48 UTC