Once the president has formally nominated an individual for a federal judgeship,

A) the nominee is automatically appointed for life and can only be removed from office through impeachment.
B) the nominee must be confirmed by a unanimous vote in the full Senate.
C) the nominee must be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee and confirmed by a majority vote in the full Senate.
D) the nominee must be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee and confirmed by a unanimous vote in the full Senate.