Tillis declares he won’t ‘go nuclear’ to change rules to speed up Trump nominees

Senate Republicans Hesitant to Change Rules to Speed Up Trump Nominee Confirmation

President Trump’s nominees are stuck in Senate gridlock, and Republican leaders are debating whether to change the rules to speed things up. Some GOP senators are hesitant, but pressure is building to take action before the August recess. Key Facts: Over 150 of President Trump’s nominees are awaiting Senate confirmation due to Democrat-imposed delays. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering rule changes to bypass procedural roadblocks.…

Sen. Tillis Opposes ‘Nuclear Option’ to Speed Up Nominees

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Thursday rejected a GOP push to change Senate rules with a simple-majority vote to expedite confirmation of President Donald Trump's stalled nominees, The Hill reported. Tillis said he wouldn't back such a change even amid more than 160 pending Trump candidates, many of whom have been delayed by Democrat procedural tactics. "I just generally don't go nuclear," he said, referring to the maneuver known as the "nuclear …

Tillis declares he won’t ‘go nuclear’ to change rules to speed up Trump nominees

Sen. Thom Tillis opposes using a simple-majority vote to change Senate rules for faster confirmation of Trump nominees.