Senate Republicans, frustrated with Democrats’ refusal to fast-track any of President Donald Trump’s nominees, are considering last-ditch options for ending the blockade, including changing the chamber’s rules or allowing recess appointments.

Their first choice is to cut a deal with Democrats to advance some of the growing backlog of nominations by voice vote or unanimous consent.

Such fast-track deals have been made for batches of nominees with bipartisan support in prior administrations, but Democrats have refused to do so for any of  Trump’s second-term nominees outside of military promotions.

“We have never seen in history anything like what the Democrats are now doing,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune. “As of this date, back in 2021, Joe Biden had gotten 46 nominees confirmed by voice vote or unanimous consent. Donald Trump has zero.

“It’s Trump derangement syndrome on steroids,” the South Dakota Republican said. Read Full Story

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