Senate Republicans weigh rule changes, recess appointments to break nominee logjam

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Republican senators, frustrated by what they see as Democratic delays, are exploring aggressive options to accelerate the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees, including potential rule changes and even recess appointments, according to people familiar with a closed-door meeting Tuesday.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) isn’t ruling out scrapping part or all of the August recess as Democrats continue to slow-walk confirmations, consuming valuable floor time. More than 130 of President Donald Trump’s nominees remain in limbo, and the White House is pushing hard for movement this week.

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