A vote on a nomination has been delayed by a Senate panel. The nomination in question is that of Blanche, and it was expected to be voted on by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee's vote was initially anticipated to take place on a Thursday, and its purpose was to decide whether to advance the nomination to the full chamber.

Further details on the nomination and the delay are available from Houston Public Media, including the role of key Republicans such as John Cornyn in withholding support for the nomination.