The confirmation of a new U.S. Marshal for the Western District of New York remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.

Rep. Chris Collins, R-NY-27, recommended former Erie County Central Police Services Commissioner Peter Vito for the job and the Trump administration officially made the nomination in May.

“Trump did, with my urging, break precedent there,” Collins said.

The congressman acknowledged traditionally the Western District U.S. Attorney comes from the Buffalo area and the U.S. Marshal resides in the Rochester region. Rep. Joe Morelle, D-NY-25, and Republican Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo were among those who took issue with Vito’s nomination.

“The folks in Rochester raised a stink,” Collins said.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, also disagreed with the nomination and delivered what is known as a “blue slip” to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham. The “blue slip” tradition allows home state senators to essentially veto a nomination.

Collins said Graham has been ignoring blue slips when it comes to Appellate Court judges but continues to honor it for district judge, u.s. attorney, and marshal appointments.

“We’re continuing to have discussions with the White House, with the Department of Justice, on what options we may have,” he said. “Certainly disappointing that Senator Schumer weighed in on this like he did. It has nothing to do with Pete Vito’s credentials. It’s because he lives in Niagara County and not Monroe County. I just think that’s wrong.”

Collins called the situation frustrating and pointed out nobody, including Schumer, has raised any issues about Vito’s qualifications. He said his office is addressing the situation on a “day-to-day” basis.