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The Senate, led by GOP Majority Whip John Barrasso, has confirmed more nominees under the current administration than during the same period in Biden's and Trump's previous terms, with 298 confirmations so far, surpassing Biden's 201 nominations and Trump's first-term 183, thanks to new rules like the 'nuclear option.'
The US Senate adjourned for August without confirming many of Donald Trump's nominees after contentious negotiations and a social media attack by Trump on Chuck Schumer, with Republicans considering rule changes to expedite future confirmations amid ongoing partisan conflicts.
The Senate adjourned for its August recess without reaching an agreement to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees, amid intense partisan disputes and a social media attack by Trump on Schumer, with Republicans considering rule changes to speed up future confirmations.
The Senate swiftly confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers, including four-star generals, ending a months-long blockade by Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Tuberville had been protesting the Defense Department's policy on abortion, which allows travel reimbursement for service members seeking reproductive care out of state. The confirmations were seen as a relief, as the blockade had left key positions unfilled and raised concerns about national security and the well-being of military families.
The Senate has confirmed the final group of military nominees affected by Senator Tommy Tuberville's 10-month hold on promotions in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville had blocked over 400 military promotions since February, but recently lifted the hold for all but 11 four-star generals. The Senate confirmed nearly a dozen four-star generals who had been in limbo, following the confirmation of over 400 promotions for nominees three stars and below. Tuberville faced pressure from colleagues to drop the protest, and after caving, admitted they didn't achieve as much as they wanted.
The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers, including four-star generals, ending a months-long blockade by Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Tuberville had been protesting the Defense Department's policy on abortion, which allows travel reimbursement for service members seeking reproductive care out of state. The confirmations were seen as a relief for national security and military families, as key positions had been left unfilled.