In a stunning display of procedural power and political momentum, Senate Republicans have confirmed more than 100 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a single marathon session — a sweeping act that marks one of the largest mass confirmation waves in modern American history.
The late-night vote, which capped off days of tense negotiations and partisan sparring, represents a defining moment in Trump’s continuing effort to reshape the federal government in his image.
After months of gridlock, the chamber approved a backlog of ambassadors, agency directors, and departmental officials that had languished for months amid partisan stalemates. The move not only cleared one of the largest nomination queues in recent memory but also reasserted Republican control over the executive branch’s day-to-day machinery.
“This is about ensuring government works again,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), in a post-vote press conference that lasted well past midnight. “The American people deserve a functioning administration — not endless political theater.”
