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Over 170,000 people signed a White House petition asking President Obama to independently appoint Garland to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Senate had waived its advise and consent role.

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Over 170,000 people signed a White House petition, created Nov. 9 2016, one day after the 2016 general elections, asking President Obama to independently appoint Garland to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Senate had waived its advise and consent role.

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