The U.S. Senate's blue slip tradition allows a senator to block certain judicial and U.S. attorney (prosecutor) nominations for nominees associated with that senator's state.
November 05, 2025
high
procedural
Senate custom used in consideration of judicial and federal prosecutor nominations.
The 'blue slip' tradition allows home-state U.S. senators to approve or block U.S. attorney and federal judicial nominees.
October 17, 2025
high
procedural
Senate courtesy/confirmation practice affecting nominations to federal prosecutor and judge positions.
The U.S. Senate 'blue slip' tradition is a senatorial practice that can be used to block or delay consideration of judicial nominations and other executive-branch nominees such as U.S. attorneys.
October 17, 2025
high
institutional
Longstanding Senate practice related to the confirmation process for nominees.