Senate Judiciary Republicans Advance Emil Bove’s Nomination

Senate Judiciary Republicans advanced a slate of judicial nominees, including Emil Bove, on their own Thursday morning as Democrats walked out of the committee hearing.

The vote took place after repeated attempts by Sen. Cory Booker to continue debate, resulting in Democrats leaving the committee room as voting began.

“What are you afraid of? … What is the fear here?” Booker said as Sen. Chuck Grassley, the chair of the committee, proceeded with the votes.