On Wednesday night into Thursday, Senate Democrats engaged in an all-night talkathon to protest the confirmation of Russell T. Vought, President Trump's nominee for the White House budget office. This effort was largely symbolic, as they knew they lacked the votes to block the nomination due to GOP support. The senators, motivated by outrage and the desire to show resistance to Trump's policies, used the opportunity to galvanize their message amidst pressure from their party's base to oppose Trump more vigorously.
Senators flocked to the floor for an all-night talkathon to protest the confirmation of Russell T. Vought, architect of Trump's ultraconservative budget agenda.
Despite lacking votes to block Vought's confirmation, Senate Democrats aimed to demonstrate to their base that they were actively opposing Trump's nominations.
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