Senate Republicans aimed for swift confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet nominees, but Democrats are using procedural tactics to delay votes, frustrated that many nominees do not match qualifications like those of Marco Rubio, confirmed unanimously. Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the quality of Trump's picks, suggesting that only those with expertise would garner bipartisan support. This stalling tactic has caught the attention of Trump, who proposed bypassing Senate confirmation altogether, indicating deeper tensions between both parties and raising questions about the nomination process going forward.
Democrats, expressing reservations about some picks, are slowing the push, frustrating Republicans and denying the new president the quick action he demanded.
Senator Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat and minority leader, said, 'If every one of President Trump's nominees were as qualified and experienced as Senator Rubio, they would sail through the Senate with bipartisan support.'
The slow early pace has drawn the attention of Mr. Trump, who...resurrected the idea of bypassing the Senate altogether on nominations and trying to install his picks without votes.
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