U.S. Senate's Increased Pace of Confirmations

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune praises the increased pace of votes and confirmation of President Donald Trump's appointees by the new GOP majority in the U.S. Senate. They have outpaced previous administrations in confirming cabinet members and are now focusing on ambassadors and judges.

Key Points

  • Senate Republicans have voted more in their first 100 days of majority than any U.S. Senate since Ronald Reagan
  • Confirmed Trump's Cabinet faster than any U.S. Senate majority in the past 20 years
  • Ahead on confirming ambassadors and judges compared to recent history

Pros

  • Efficient confirmation of President Trump's appointees
  • Outpaced previous administrations in confirming cabinet members
  • Ahead of schedule on confirming ambassadors and judges

Cons

  • Facing obstruction from Democrats in the confirmation process