Senate Republicans invoke 'nuclear option' to expedite Trump nominee confirmations
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Senate Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to change Senate rules along party lines, allowing them to confirm multiple Trump administration nominees more quickly by removing the need for individual votes, a move that could accelerate future confirmations and diminish minority party powers.
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