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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Apr. 15, 2014

Senate postpones Friedland's 9th Circuit confirmation

The U.S. Senate has postponed until April 28 final confirmation of Michelle T. Friedland to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The U.S. Senate has postponed until April 28 final confirmation of Michelle T. Friedland to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. On Thursday the lawmakers cut off debate on her nomination, 56-41, assuring that she will eventually win the post. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) had promised a vote Friday, but Republicans stalled to demonstrate that despite earlier filibuster reforms, they still have the clout to frustrate Democrat...

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