Confirmations are formal processes undertaken by legislative bodies, such as the U.S. Senate, to approve or deny appointments made by executive authorities, including Supreme Court judges.
Related terms
Advice and Consent: "Advice and consent" is the constitutional requirement for the Senate to provide its approval for presidential appointments, including Supreme Court judges.
Nominee: A nominee is an individual proposed by the President for a specific appointment, such as a Supreme Court judge.
Senate Judiciary Committee: The Senate Judiciary Committee is responsible for conducting hearings and investigations related to nominations of federal judges, including Supreme Court justices.