This Wednesday (29) the evaluation of the appointment of the Union’s attorney general, , for a vacancy in the (Supreme Federal Court).
He goes through the (Constitution and Justice Committee) since 9:45 am and, afterwards, his name will be evaluated by the plenary. See questions and answers about the nomination process in the Senate.
How many senators are part of the CCJ?
The commission is made up of 27 senators. To increase Messias’ chances of approval, leaders of the CCJ Senate throughout this month, with the entry of five names more aligned with the government.
Former minister Renan Filho (MDB-AL) took the place of Sergio Moro (PL-PR), who participates in the commission as a substitute, and Ana Paula Lobato (PSB-MA) replaced Angelo Coronel (PSD-BA).
How long should the hearing last?
There is no limit, but the most recent arguments to the STF took between 7 and 11 hours.
Considering the last two decades, it was Edson Fachin’s, in 2015, with 12 hours and 39 minutes, and the shortest, Cármen Lúcia’s, in 2006, with just 2 hours and 11 minutes.
When do senators vote in the committee?
Senators can now vote, even with questions still being asked — at 1 p.m., only three votes were left in the committee. The result, however, will only be announced at the end of the session.
What happens after all the questions are finished?
Once the hearing is concluded, the CCJ prepares an opinion on the appointment and forwards the analysis to the Senate plenary.
Is the vote secret?
Yes, in both stages.
What happens if Messiah is rejected by the CCJ?
Even in the case of rejection in the committee, the deliberation is taken to the plenary for the final word.
When will the plenary vote take place?
The tendency is for it to occur within an hour after the CCJ’s deliberation. How many votes does Messiah need to have in the plenary? 41 favorable votes are needed among the 81 senators for Messiah’s name to be approved.
