That is a good question - I don't know, I suppose one could argue the Senate is "for the people" and given we have  a Republican Senate Majority they are making this decision on behalf of the people...I don't really have an opinion on whether it is right or wrong. I doubt a Republican is going to win anyway, Trump is far too volatile, even if he were elected I could see the senate filibustering his nominee and maybe even impeaching.....Interesting times to say the least.