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Thune Warns Senate Could Work Weekends to Advance Trump Nominees

Republican leaders seek Democratic agreement to speed up confirmations of over 130 nominees in exchange for a shortened August recess.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
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Overview

  • No decision has been finalized, but Majority Leader John Thune has told senators to prepare for potential votes on nominations during the first weekend of August.
  • Thune’s warning followed President Trump’s call for Senate Republicans to cancel or curtail their August recess to clear a backlog of stalled nominees.
  • Republican leadership is negotiating with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on a fast-track confirmation process intended to clear over 130 pending executive and judicial nominees.
  • To date, only one judicial nominee has been confirmed in President Trump’s second term, prompting renewed urgency among GOP leaders to use additional session days.
  • Some senators have voiced unease about weekend or extended workdays, reflecting intraparty tensions over balancing legislative duties and fall campaigning.