[ceejayoz]

> But if you don't like the rules, change them.

That's what the vote to overrule the parlimentarian essentially does, for that one vote. Both parties have done so for judicial confirmations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_option; "a parliamentary procedure that allows the Senate to override a standing rule by a simple majority"

> Any legislation the Senate "passes" in violation of its own rules doesn't actually exist.

A court is not likely to agree with that.

[HWR_14]

Both sides changed the rules concerning judicial appointments. In both cases this was understood to be a change in actual Senate rules, not a one time override. As demonstrated by the fact that there were many appointments under the new rules without additional votes.