Rules of the Senate

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There should be a set time following a nomination for "hearings", a period of time, not exceeding one week, during which senators may ask questions in a specified thread, and during which the nominee may answer, but the nominee is not obligated to answer questions. Hearings may be held before a vacancy is actually available if it is known that a vacancy will imminently become available. In case of a vacancy on the Supreme Court while there is no confirmed replacement, the Forum Moderator will cast the deciding vote in case of a tie. Nominees shall be confirmed by a simple majority. But if the President has nominated at least four candidates, and ten days have passed while there is an unfilled vacancy, the threshold shall be lowered to a plurality.

Any Senator may move to close debate beginning two days after the start of hearings, and the procedure shall be the same for cloture. But at any time, debate may be closed with the vote of five Senators.