No. 2 Senate Republican Backs Rules Changes To Break Dems’ Confirmation Blockade

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

The campaign to expedite the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s nominees by changing Senate rules gained momentum Tuesday after Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso endorsed the move. Barrasso, the…

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