Senators remain at stalemate over Supreme Court as they return to work

USA Today: WASHINGTON — Senators remained at a stalemate Monday over the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court as they returned from a two-week recess marked by heavy lobbying from groups supporting and opposing an up-or-down vote on the judge.

Republican leaders are still vowing not to hold hearings or a confirmation vote on Garland while Democrats are still demanding action on the nomination. More than a dozen Republicans have indicated that they will meet with Garland, although all but two still oppose any action beyond granting him that traditional courtesy.

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