Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s monthslong absence from the Senate has become a vexing problem for Democrats who want to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees to the federal courts. Some pressure is emerging from her party and her state to resign.
in San Francisco and was being treated for a case of shingles. “I hope to return to the Senate later this month,” she said in a statement at the time.
It is unclear how long Feinstein expects to be away from Washington or whether she might resign before the end of her term. She has already faced questions in recent years about her cognitive health and memory, and has appeared increasingly frail. But she has defended her effectiveness.Since February, Feinstein has missed more than 50 votes.
There are currently 12 federal judge nominees whom Democrats say they have been unable to advance because of Feinstein’s absence. It is not clear how many would have Republican support.Feinstein’s request to be temporarily replaced on the panel is uncommon and the politics at play are complicated.
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