Any senator can put a hold on a final vote on a nominee. By Schumer filing cloture that prevents a hold on Garland. Cruz had put of a hold on another nominee on Friday. Cruz puts hold on Biden's CIA nominee BY JORDAN WILLIAMS - 03/06/21 03:02 PM EST https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/541958-cruz-puts-hold-on-bidens-cia-nominee I'm sure the GOP got caught off guard.