Despite several Democrats digging into the heels, the Senate confirmed that Russell will serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget on Thursday night.
Vought was confirmed with the support of all 53 Senate Republicans, but the democratic and independent senator voted unanimously to fight his nomination. Vought is now the 13th member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, confirmed in the first three weeks of his presidency.
Even with all the plays, Democrats find themselves at the Chamber of Commerce again watching Trump's winning streak continue.
“God is praised,” says Nko. I said In X post following the late night voting. “Thank you to the President and the US Senate. I'm incredibly grateful to the many who prayed for me. Now. Let's go.”
Vought was successfully confirmed, but some Senate Democrats fought hysterically against his nomination leading up to the vote.
From Wednesday night until Thursday morning, Senate Democrats All Night Filibuster We are protesting Trump's OMB candidate.
“We're going to give a lecture all night,” says Democrat leader Chuck Schumer. I said Senate floor. “We want every hour, whether at 8pm or 3am, to hear how bad Russell is and the dangers he poses and hear about their daily lives. .”
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joined some of his colleagues in a performance protest early Thursday morning, attempting to block Vought's confirmation.
“I spent three hours on the floor last night protesting Las Vault's nomination, destroying democratic protections and turning the government into billionaires and businesses. He's the architect who plans to hand over it,” Murphy said. I said With X's post
He even tried to take Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat Senator from Massachusetts. Detective Voting on the Senate floor encouraged the Speaker to remind her that discussions were not permitted while voting.
Even with all the plays, Democrats find themselves at the Chamber of Commerce again watching Trump's winning streak continue.
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