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Nebraska senator coins the term 'SCOTUS bladder'

Jessica Estepa
Neil Gorsuch shares a laugh with Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., as he arrives on Capitol Hill on March 21, 2017, for his confirmation hearing.

When in doubt, blame a text from your spouse.

Nearly seven hours into Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Sen. Ben Sasse asked the question that he said his wife was dying to know (but really, we all kind of want to know): "How in the world is Gorsuch able to go so many hours without peeing?"

The question drew laughter from the room, including the Supreme Court nominee himself.

But before Gorsuch could answer, Sasse, a Republican from Nebraska, added, "I won’t make you answer but the SCOTUS bladder is something the whole country stands in awe of."

The mystery continues. Apologies to Melissa Sasse.