Democrats left with little power to block Trump's supreme court nominee

Recent changes to Senate rules mean that a simple majority vote is required for a nominee to advance – Democrats have 49 of 100 seats

Facing a battle over the supreme court seat vacated by Anthony Kennedy, Senate Democrats continued on Thursday to look for ways to fight. They found few options.

Related: 'Democracy is at stake': Anthony Kennedy's exit causes a political earthquake

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