Former Obama Picks in Senate Judicial Confirmation Surge (2)

Up to four of former President Barack Obama’s judicial selections could be confirmed before the week is out as the Senate plows through a long list of nominees heading into the August recess.

The Republican-led chamber on Tuesday confirmed one of them, James “Wes” Hendrix, 89 to 1, with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct.) voting no.

Hendrix was the third district judge confirmed this week, leaving 16 nominees who could face cloture or confirmation votes between now and Thursday, when lawmakers are scheduled to leave town for a month.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters at a news conference off ...