US EditionSenate delays August recess for now as Trump presses for more confirmations
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG 2 – Senate Republicans aim to confirm over 150 Trump nominees amid Democratic procedural delays, marking an unprecedented blockade that halted the usual quick approval process.
- A stalemate over confirmations has delayed the Senate’s August recess, with Trump praising Republicans’ efforts amid Democratic obstruction, as the deadline nears.
- Democrats’ refusal of unanimous consent prompted roll calls, forcing delays in Trump’s nominees this year, Republicans say.
- A backlog of three nominees awaits, with nearly 160 placed on the schedule by Senate Republicans, delaying Senate business.
- Facing no agreement, Republicans plan to pursue rule changes in September to accelerate confirmations when they return in September.
- More than 150 nominations could take over a month to confirm, even if the Senate remains in session, as control of Congress faces long-term uncertainty.
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