Source: Niels Lesniewski, ROLL CALL, 8/23/18


Despite rumors of an early exit for the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the chamber wouldn’t be cutting short the August session unless all 17 of the president’s nominations on which he sought to cut off debate Wednesday are confirmed.
“None are particularly controversial. All are qualified. No more obstruction, no more delays — it’s time to confirm them all,” the Kentucky Republican said. “And the Senate will continue to work right through August until every single one of them is confirmed.”

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