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GOP Moves to Shorten Senate Recess to Clear 135 Trump Nominations

Republicans hope truncating the August recess will break Democratic obstruction of executive branch confirmations.

Sen. John Kennedy speaks to reporters outside the Senate Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 30.
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 29.
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., talks with reporters on July 22, 2025, at the Capitol.

Overview

  • The Senate enters its final week before the scheduled August break with 135 of President Trump’s nominees awaiting confirmation.
  • Majority Leader John Thune has set up cloture votes this week for key posts, including Susan Monarez at the CDC and Sam Brown at Veterans Affairs.
  • President Trump urged GOP senators to “Clear the 135” and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley said he would back an extended session if the recess is canceled.
  • Senate Democrats continue to require cloture motions for nearly every nomination, blocking voice votes and unanimous consent on noncontroversial picks.
  • Republicans are debating canceling or shortening the recess and holding pro forma sessions to maintain a quorum and block presidential recess appointments.