Democrats were able to delay the vote due to panel rules. Voting on Patel's nomination was on the agenda for Judiciary Committee members, but Democrats requested it be held over one week.

It is the prerogative of a member to request such a move one time. A similar move was made on Attorney General Pam Bondi's nomination last month.

Kash is now expected to be voted out of committee by Republicans next Thursday – a week from today.