Summary
Senate Republicans are working to change the rules to make it easier to confirm President Trump's nominees by reducing the delays caused by filibusters. They plan to change the rules with a simple majority vote, focusing on positions across the government. This change follows years of both parties blocking each other's nominees.
Key Facts
- Senate Republicans aim to change rules to speed up confirming Trump's nominees.
- The change targets delays that are often caused by Democrats' objections.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the delays hinder legislative work.
- If successful, the change would allow quick confirmation of 48 nominees.
- The rules change does not apply to high-level Cabinet or lifetime judicial positions.
- Both parties have historically blocked nominees when in the minority.
- Democrats argue Trump's nominees require thorough vetting, which causes delays.
- Past changes to confirmation rules occurred under Presidents Obama and Trump.
