US EditionThune Says Senate Will Change the Rules to Push Through Trump's Blocked Nominees
Senate Republicans aim to confirm over 100 of President Trump's nominees swiftly by changing Senate rules, countering extensive delays by Democrats that have left many posts unfilled.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is prepared to change Senate rules to speed up confirmations of President Donald Trump’s blocked nominees after Democratic delays.
- The proposed change may allow votes on groups of nominees if a majority of senators agree, following significant procedural delays.
- Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the plan, claiming it undermines the Senate’s constitutional role and weakens checks and balances.
- If the change takes place, Republicans could confirm over 100 of Trump’s pending nominations within the week.
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Senators seek last-minute deal to avert 'nuclear option' on GOP rules change
Senators are searching for a last-minute off-ramp to avoid using the so-called “nuclear option” to implement a rule change that would allow Republicans to pass President Trump's sub-Cabinet nominees "en bloc" due to a Democratic blockade. With a vote on the change on deck in a couple of hours, bipartisan talks have intensified with the goal of reaching a deal with Democrats, according to three Senate GOP sources. The "nuclear option" allows th…
Senators seek last-minute deal to avert ‘nuclear option’ on GOP rules change
Senators are searching for an off-ramp to avoid using the so-called “nuclear option” to implement a rule change that would allow Republicans to pass President Trump's sub-Cabinet nominees "en bloc."
Thune Moves Forward With ‘Nuclear Option’ to Confirm Trump’s Nominees: What to Know - The Thinking Conservative
Sen. Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans will use the “nuclear option” to speed up Senate confirmation of the president’s nominees. The post Thune Moves Forward With ‘Nuclear Option’ to Confirm Trump’s Nominees: What to Know appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
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