A two-thirds majority vote is necessary to confirm a judicial nominee. There is one opening on the Supreme Court, two on the Superior Court and one on the Commonwealth Court.
A spokesman for Rendell said the Democratic governor has no plans to withdraw the nominees before the vote.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Castille has publicly supported the nominees, saying the vacancies are creating delays and bigger workloads.
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