Staff Reports
For decades, the Senate operated on a simple, unspoken rule: presidents get their teams in place quickly. No matter which party held the White House, both Democrats and Republicans understood the importance of moving nominations swiftly, so government agencies wouldn’t grind to a halt. That tradition of cooperation kept our government functioning—until Democrats decided to throw a temper tantrum the moment Donald Trump took office.
What we’ve seen since 2017 is unprecedented obstruction. Unlike any president before him, Trump has faced a stonewall from the Left that refuses to confirm even the most noncontroversial nominees by voice vote—the quick, bipartisan practice that used to be the norm. Instead, liberal obstructionists have weaponized the confirmation process, forcing tedious roll call votes on routine picks, all to sabotage an administration they despise. This isn’t just petty politics. It’s deliberate sabotage of American governance. And every empty desk in federal agencies is a direct result.
Thank you, @LeaderJohnThune, for taking action to END Democrats’ historic obstruction of nominees.
It’s past time we changed the Senate confirmation rules.
CONFIRM ALL OF @POTUS's NOMINEES. https://t.co/NCmwf0TMq0
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) September 8, 2025
Republicans have had enough. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is stepping up to reclaim the nomination process from this poison. He’s not just talking; he’s acting on a plan to speed confirmations by batching nominees—a method both parties once supported. Thune’s proposal tweaks a past bipartisan idea, expanding it to counter the unprecedented liberal blockade. It’s a smart move, aimed at cutting through the chaos Democrats created by turning routine confirmations into political hostage situations.
The truth nobody wants to admit is that Democrats’ obstruction isn’t about principle or public safety. It’s about raw, unfiltered hatred for Trump and for anyone who even vaguely supports his agenda. They are willing to waste Senate time and punish hardworking Americans by leaving top government posts empty. This blockage hobbles national defense, slows appropriations, and stalls bills that could help families and businesses nationwide. All for what? To score cheap political points and appease globalist elites who shudder at America-first policies.
If Senate Republicans have even an ounce of backbone, they will push Thune’s reforms through without a backward glance. The American people did not vote for gridlock—they voted to get things done. Liberal obstructionism is a threat to our republic. Will the GOP stand firm and break this blockade, or will they let Democrats continue sabotaging the country they claim to serve? The choice is clear. It’s time to end the madness and put the Senate back to work.
