Why is the Gorsuch nomination even going for a vote?

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Can someone please explain why, with an FBI investigation going on into collusion with Russia, that the Democratic Party leadership is going through the motions here?

Chuck Schumer: Democrats Will Filibuster Neil Gorsuch’s Nomination
The top Democrat said his party will insist that the president’s Supreme Court pick be confirmed with at least 60 votes.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58d3da09e4b0f838c630067b?

ON EDIT... Thanks for educating me in this thread. I now realize that we are powerless to stop Gorsuch from coming to a vote since we are the minority party.
Onward to Filibuster!!

[still_one]

1. Because the odds are good the republicans will remove the filibuster for SC

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2. Are you saying that's a good thing?

[still_one]

3. Not at all, I am saying the republicans will get their SC nominee in spite of the Democrat

filibuster, which I agree with, it should be filibustered for a lot of reasons

[WillowTree]

4. I can't say that I understand your question.

Are you saying that you think that the Democrats shouldn't filibuster?

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6. I'm asking

If the Republicans can hold up the Merrick Garland nomination why couldn't the Dems do the same?
Is it because of who holds the majority?

[WillowTree]

8. Yes. The party in the majority runs the show.

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10. Edited my OP... Thanks

[NYC Liberal]

5. Filibustering is "going through the motions"?

Being in the minority, Democrats have no power to stop it from going to a vote.

That image is exactly the opposite of what is happening: Dems are united in opposing Gorsuch, not infighting.

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7. Okay I think I get that now

It was going to a vote no matter because they control the Senate.
That is why Garland could be blocked and Gorsuch can't be blocked?

[NYC Liberal]

9. Yep. There's no filibuster in the committee.

It's only on the floor.

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11. Edited my OP... Thanks