washington u.s. senate expect vote 11 a.m. edt 1500 gmt thursday whether limit debate move toward final confirmation president donald trump choice federal judge neil gorsuch take seat u.s. supreme court democrats expect thwart republican effort deny 60 vote need 100-member chamber advance gorsuch republicans expect take rare step change senate rule advance nomination minimum 51 republican vote would clear way gorsuch confirmation friday senate set vote thursday limit supreme court nominee debate