The Thurmond Rule is not a formal Senate procedure or a bipartisan agreement, nor has its meaning or parameters been clearly articulated. In fact, as shown below, over the last 30 years, confirmations of district and circuit court nominees have continued well into presidential election years under both Democratic and Republican presidents.
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Alliance for Justice has prepared a brief fact sheet on the Thurmond Rule. Click here to download the PDF.
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