Senate Democrats immediately decided to block her nomination for two reasons.

That effectively blocks the nomination from being voted on by the full Senate.

But the senators were unwilling to block the nomination using a filibuster.

He sought not to block the nomination through a filibuster, but to voice his opposition to her policies.

Whether Democrats have an appetite to block the nomination by filibuster is unclear.

The assault did not succeed in blocking the nomination.

He blocked my nomination with the last administration.

Still, Democratic strategists say the drive to block the nomination by procedural means is clearly faltering.

The big question was whether they would try to block the nomination by filibuster, and if so, which side would prevail.

The group has vowed to block the nomination.