Senate Postpones Vote on Biden's Judicial Nominee Amid Democratic Absences

Lack of support from absent Democratic senators halts confirmation of Mustafa Kasubhai for federal judge in Oregon.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer postponed the vote due to insufficient support within the Democratic caucus.
Republicans uniformly opposed Kasubhai, criticizing his views on race, diversity, and judicial philosophy.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell labeled Kasubhai as a 'committed Marxist' and unfit for the bench.
Kasubhai's nomination could be revisited later this week, depending on senator attendance.
If confirmed, Kasubhai would be the first Muslim Article III judge and the only Asian-American judge with a lifetime appointment in Oregon.