The Republicans flexed their political muscle to place Judge Neil Gorsuch on the bench.

The Republicans could change Senate rules to end a likely Democratic filibuster of Trump's Supreme Court pick.

A large majority of Democrats are threatening to vote no on Gorsuch's confirmation, leading Republicans to threaten the use of a "nuclear option."

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Mary Elizabeth Taylor has gotten a place of national prominence after being seated behind SCOTUS hopeful and Trump nominee Neil Gorsuch during his televised confirmation hearings with the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Gorsuch will fill the seat on the court left open by Justice Scalia.