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Trump doubles down on call for Senate nominees before breaking for August recess
UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG 1 – Trump urges Senate Republicans to remain in session to clear a backlog of over 150 judicial and executive nominees amid Democratic delays and procedural obstacles.
- Late Thursday, President Trump called on the U.S. Senate to stay in session and confirm nominees before the August recess, doubling down on his demand.
- According to the Washington Times, the executive calendar features more than 150 nominees reported out of committee and awaiting a floor vote as Democrats run procedural hurdles.
- Of those candidates, more than 150 are reported out of committee and awaiting Senate floor consideration, while roughly 1,300 nominees remain outstanding overall.
- Without a recess, Sen. Mike Lee proposed a ‘No Recess Plan’ to keep the Senate in session and force votes on 107 pending nominees, warning the backlog could last into 2026.
- Rule-Change discussions include considering reducing debate time or allowing en bloc voting, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., explores options amid procedural hurdles.
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