GOP moves to cut debate time for Trump noms

Republicans are pushing forward with a proposal to change the Senate’s rules to speed up consideration of President Trump’s nominees.

The move is likely to ramp up tensions surrounding nominations, which have already become a flashpoint during the Trump era.

The proposal got a jolt of momentum Wednesday when the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, which includes Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), approved the rules change in a 10-9 party-line vote.

If approved by the full Senate, the proposal would affect how the chamber handles hundreds of the president’s picks.

Currently, nominations need 30 hours of debate time, even after they’ve overcome an initial hurdle that shows they have the simple majority needed to pass.

The proposal, from Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), would cut the additional 30 hours of debate down to 8 hours. Post-cloture debate for district judge nominees would be further capped at 2 hours.

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384943-gop-moves-to-cut-debate-time-for-trump-noms

Because the GOP has done such a great job vetting Drumpf nominees.