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Following committee approval:
Nomination is placed on the Senate calendar
Vote may be conducted by roll call or voice vote
Confirmation requires a simple majority (51 votes if all 100 Senators vote)
The full Senate vote formalizes the appointment and signals legislative consent.
Step 6: Swearing-In and Commissioning
The nominee receives a judicial commission signed by the President and the Attorney General
An official swearing-in ceremony is conducted