Question

what happens if a supreme court nominee fails to be confirmed? the seat is held vacant until the next president is elected. the president puts forth another name for consideration. the judge gets one more round of review with senators and then a second, final vote is taken. the senate majority leader gets to appoint an alternative judge.

Explanation:

In the United States, when a Supreme - Court nominee fails to be confirmed, the seat simply remains vacant until the President makes another nomination and the Senate goes through the confirmation process again. There is no automatic re - review or alternative appointment by other officials in the way described in the other options.

Answer:

The seat is held vacant until the next president is elected.