Confirm Trump nominees before Democrats take control

Scott urged Senate Republicans to stay in Washington through Thanksgiving and Christmas, work weekends or overnight if needed, and confirm as many of President Trump’s nominees as possible before Democrats take control of the chamber. He singled out judicial nominees because their appointments are for life.

Context: This was a call to Senate Republicans during the post-election period, not a general proposal for future confirmation rules.

In their own words

He also urged Republicans to remain in Washington through Thanksgiving and Christmas, working weekends and overnight if necessary, to confirm as many of Trump’s nominees as possible

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Rick Scott: Sen. Rick Scott urges Senate GOP to work through ... ↗

Published: 11/10/2026
Retrieved: 11/11/2026