Although the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee recommended confirmation on a 3 -- 2 vote , the full Senate declined to confirm him on a 16 -- 12 vote against confirmation .
Hilder sided with the University and the legislature subsequently mooted his decision by amending the law .
Although the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee recommended confirmation on a 3 -- 2 vote , the full Senate declined to confirm Hilder on a 16 -- 12 vote against confirmation .
Hilder sided with the University and the legislature subsequently mooted his decision by amending the law .