The US Senate confirmed Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget in a 53-47 vote, largely along party lines. Democrats opposed Vought, criticizing him as a danger to democracy and accusing him of attempting to dismantle federal oversight, especially in light of his past actions that suspended federal grant funding. In a 30-hour session of protests, Democratic senators expressed fears that Vought would enable President Trump to bypass Congress, raising critical questions about governance and self-rule. Despite this opposition, all Democrats' efforts to delay his confirmation were ultimately unsuccessful.
Vought's confirmation highlights deep partisan divides as Democrats express grave concerns about his commitment to dismantling federal oversight and undermining Congress.
Democratic senators criticized Vought, asserting that he openly advocates for presidential authority over Congress on funding, raising alarms over democracy.
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