Murphy administration says the borrowing is allowed to respond to an emergency caused by a disaster. Republicans sued saying it would need voter approval.
Walter Timpone explained a few controversies to the satisfaction of senators. Final approval -- and the first full Supreme Court since 2010 -- expected Monday.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney says only a Democratic nominee would get a hearing, and that the Supreme Court's judicial independence is otherwise threatened.
Gov. Chris Christie shot down the idea he has a love-hate relationship with Senate President Steve Sweeney -- who might not mind some distance heading toward 2017.
Daring Democrats to again ignore his nominee while complaining about Congress, Gov. Chris Christie renominated Judge David Bauman to the Supreme Court.