ADVERTISEMENT

But Grassley blocked him, arguing that the Senate has confirmed more judges during President Obama's time in office compared to the same point in President George W. Bush's tenure.

"We're doing a little bit better than the pace that was set on the other side," said Grassley, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The Iowa Republican added that there are other judicial nominations ahead of those Schumer wanted to confirm and that the Senate would vote on its next judicial nominee once it returns from the August recess.

But Schumer countered that the Senate had confirmed 25 judges at this point in 2007 compared to five so far this year.