Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a late-night deal on Wednesday, allowing President-elect Donald Trump to appoint four crucial appellate court judges in his second administration. The agreement came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faced challenges from Republicans using procedural maneuvers to delay the confirmation process for President Biden's judicial picks.
The deal involved Democrats holding votes on four district court judges in exchange for pulling four higher-tier circuit court judicial nominees, giving Trump the opportunity to fill these vacancies. The agreement was reached around midnight on Wednesday, with Senators Mike Lee and Eric Schmitt playing key roles in securing the deal.
