Mitch McConnell threatens weekend work on slowed nominations

Published April 9, 2018 8:12pm ET



Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned lawmakers on Monday that the Senate would remain in session until all of the week’s pending nominees are cleared. If Democrats employ their typical delaying tactics, that guarantees a weekend session.

“Let me make one thing clear,” the Kentucky Republican said. “The Senate’s workweek will not end until all of these amply qualified nominees are confirmed.”

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