On Thursday, Senate Democrats pushed for the confirmation of six judicial nominees, but notably excluded Michael Delaney, Biden’s pick for the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals. Delaney’s nomination has been riddled with controversy due to his handling of a 2016 civil suit surrounding the sexual assault of a minor while he was in private practice. This led to several key Senate Democrats, including Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, voting against his confirmation. However, three Biden picks were able to advance on a party-line vote, requiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s attendance after her notable time away following a shingles diagnosis. Although previous confirmations have sparked intense Republican opposition, Democrats still push forward. Meanwhile, progressive groups have demanded increased investigative measures into the Supreme Court’s alleged corruption. Despite these calls for subpoenas and action from Ethic Reform supporters, the Court retains its current nine justices. Will the increased presence of Senate Democrats lead to more confirmations pushing Biden’s nominations through? Or will the courtroom continue to be hotly contested by opposing parties?