GOP Senate Makes Big Move For Trump Over Dem Objections

This marks the fourth time Republicans have confirmed a group of nominees since the Senate altered its rules last year

Also among the nominees is Stevan Pearce, Donald Trump’s selection to lead the Bureau of Land Management.

Traditionally, many civilian nominees had been approved through unanimous consent or voice votes without requiring lengthy floor debates or roll-call votes.

Republicans accused Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats of obstructing confirmations to limit Trump’s ability to reshape the federal government around his policy agenda.