President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to cancel their traditional August recess in order to expedite the confirmation of his nominees, many of whom remain stalled in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has warned senators to be prepared for possible votes during the first weekend of August and is considering Trump's request. Some GOP senators, including Cynthia Lummis, have publicly supported staying in session to advance Trump's agenda and address the backlog of over 130 pending nominees. The push comes as Democrats are accused of slowing the confirmation process, and as Congress approaches its customary summer break.
The decision pits Trump's demands for legislative action against senators' desire for their annual month-long break.
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