Senate Republicans Block Effort , to Replace Feinstein on Judiciary Panel.<br />CNN reports that the request <br />was formally blocked on April 18.<br />CNN reports that the request <br />was formally blocked on April 18.<br />Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats hoped to temporarily replace Feinstein on the panel as she recovers from shingles.<br />The 89-year-old senator made the request last week, as she is committed to returning to her role.<br />Her absence has delayed the panel's <br />ability to process judicial nominees.<br />Pressure has mounted for Feinstein <br />to return soon or resign.<br />She has already made it clear that <br />she won't seek reelection.<br />Opposing GOP senators contend that the attempt to temporarily replace Feinstein is merely to get controversial nominees confirmed.<br />She’s a dear friend and we hope for her <br />speedy recovery and return back to the Senate. With all due respect, my colleague, Senator Schumer, this is about a handful of judges <br />that you can’t get the votes for, Sen. Lindsey Graham, via CNN.<br />I don’t think Republicans can or should help President Biden’s most controversial nominees. , Sen. John Cornyn, via CNN.<br />I support having Sen. Feinstein come back as soon as she can. But this effort to confirm controversial and in many instances largely unqualified nominees, <br />I don’t think you can expect any Republican cooperation, Sen. John Cornyn, via CNN
