U.S. Support Court Nomination & Confirmation Process

Nominee sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Recommendation sent to Full Senate

The Senate votes on nomination

The Committee collect records for nominee and for preparation of hearings

Nomination sent to Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearings

it requires the votes of 3/5 of the Senate or 60 senators

Cloture vote?

The Committee votes on nomination

yes

Nomination declines

Filibuster

President consults with senators and nominate a candidate

Approved by majority?