All articles tagged with #nuclear option
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
President Trump is advocating to eliminate the Senate filibuster, a tradition allowing unlimited debate, to break the deadlock over a government shutdown, potentially using the 'nuclear option' to change Senate rules without formal amendments. This move could significantly impact legislative processes and has been considered by both parties in the past.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Trump's push to eliminate the Senate filibuster through the 'nuclear option' could have long-term political consequences, especially if Democrats regain control, but most Senate Republicans currently oppose ending it, citing its role in promoting debate and compromise.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
Donald Trump called for the removal of the Senate filibuster rule to break the deadlock during a prolonged government shutdown, advocating for the 'Nuclear Option' to end the impasse and resume government funding, which has resulted in furloughs for federal workers and significant economic costs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
The article discusses how Donald Trump is appointing US attorneys without Senate vetting, bypassing traditional confirmation processes, leading to rapid and sometimes chaotic changes in key legal positions, with potential for more appointments through the recent 'nuclear option' rule change.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees using the 'nuclear option,' which changed chamber rules to a simple majority, allowing faster confirmation of nearly 100 civilian nominees amid Democratic opposition, including Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees in a single vote after Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to change rules and expedite confirmations, including ambassadors and a nuclear security official.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees in a single vote after Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to bypass the usual 60-vote threshold, marking a significant change in the confirmation process and sparking partisan debate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Senator John Thune has significantly altered Senate rules through a series of party-line votes, including using the nuclear option, to expedite confirmations and policy changes, marking a departure from traditional norms and weakening the minority party’s influence in a highly polarized Congress.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Senate Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees amid partisan gridlock, while also addressing security concerns following recent political violence and discussing government funding and legislative priorities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Senate Republicans voted to change the chamber's rules using the 'nuclear option' to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees, allowing batch confirmations for certain executive branch positions, in an effort to reduce delays in the process.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to lower the vote threshold for confirming multiple Trump administration nominees, bypassing Democratic opposition and weakening the Senate's traditional vetting process, which raises concerns about increased partisanship and reduced oversight.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Senate Republicans changed chamber rules using the 'nuclear option' to allow unlimited groups of Trump administration nominees to be voted on simultaneously, aiming to clear a backlog of over 140 nominations amid partisan tensions and Democratic criticism of the move as a threat to Senate deliberation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Republicans changed Senate rules to speed up the confirmation of Trump’s nominees after bipartisan negotiations failed, allowing nominees to be considered in groups, but the move was opposed by Democrats and will take effect next week.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Senate Republicans are planning to change the rules to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees amid Democratic opposition, with warnings from Democrats about the potential negative consequences of such a 'nuclear' move to alter Senate procedures.