Their agreement, which has angered progressive groups, means more of Biden’s district court picks will get votes, but none of his appeals court picks will.

President-elect Donald Trump has urged GOP senators to do everything possible to block further confirmation of judges nominated by Biden, despite Democratic control of the Senate floor. The chamber will vote on the nominations of seven judicial nominees once lawmakers return after Thanksgiving.

The Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations