Senate Breaks Chuck Schumer’s Blockade: Confirms 48 Trump Nominees at Once
Senate Majority Leader John Thune invoked the nuclear option to confirm nearly 50 of President Trump's nominees in a block vote.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune invoked the nuclear option to confirm nearly 50 of President Trump's nominees in a block vote.
Senate Republicans used a 'nuclear option' to lower the voting threshold, confirming 48 of President Trump’s nominees in a single 51-47 vote to bypass Democratic opposition.
Senate Minority Leader accused of obstruction
Schumer's version of this story ↗
Supported the procedural change
Supported the procedural change
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