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Democrats haven’t allowed a single Trump nominee to be confirmed via unanimous consent this year, a process that doesn’t require a formal roll-call vote.
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July 21, 2025

Inside the Senate’s nomination backlog

President Donald Trump wants the Senate to cancel its August recess to confirm more of his nominees, despite the fact that Senate GOP leaders have already confirmed presidential picks at a record pace.

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