Senate Republicans have two options to increase the pace of confirmations of Trump appointments to the federal government.

In an interview, Thune called a change in Senate rules, which advanced along party lines, a middle ground for Republicans.

Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is assuring his conference that senators won’t lose their power under a new Senate rule change on nominees.

The move comes as Republicans have grown frustrated with Democrats refusing to allow confirmation by voice vote or unanimous consent for non-controversial nominees.

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