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Analysis
Senate Republicans Get Ready to Play Musical Chairs
The Republican Conference rules are essential to understanding who will have a chair when the music stops
Kavanaugh Doesn't Need Judiciary's Approval
But it’s much easier getting to the full Senate with the committee’s support.
Kavanaugh’s Chances in a Democratic-controlled Senate
Minorities have options to advance nominees