US EditionRepublicans Consider Changing Senate Rules to Speed Confirmation of Trump Nominees
UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON D.C., JUL 31 – Senate Republicans face Democratic delays for over 150 Trump nominees and consider rule changes including shorter debates and bundling votes to speed confirmations.
- On July 29, 2025, Senate Republicans suggested Tuesday they may change Senate rules to speed up Trump nominees' confirmation process.
- Facing this unprecedented blockade, Senate Republicans note that none of Trump’s nominees have been confirmed via voice vote or unanimous consent, citing obstruction by Senate Democrats.
- In recent weeks, Senate Majority Leader John Thune reports there is a backlog of 144 nominees awaiting confirmation, with roughly 150 still stalled.
- Facing prolonged delays, Republicans are debating whether to change Senate rules to allow Trump recess appointments or adjourn, dividing the party.
- Changing the rules wouldn’t be without precedent, as in 2019 Senate Republicans led by then-Majority Leader Mitch McConnell slashed debate time from 30 hours to two, and they warn of similar future actions.
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Senate Republicans appear hesitant to change confirmation rules despite slow progress
Thune told reporters that the Republican conference is exploring various rule change possibilities to get Trump’s nominees confirmed more swiftly, including eliminating the cloture vote that comes before final confirmation.
Thune Looks to Beat Democrats at Their Own Game
“Senate Majority Leader John Thune is now floating Democratic-authored proposals that would allow Senate Republicans to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees more quickly,” Punchbowl News reports. “Thune specifically referenced a proposal from Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), the previous Rules Committee chair, that would allow up to 10 nominees from the same panel to be considered en bloc on the floor.” “Such a move would dramatically accelera…
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