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So when do the Senators vote on trump's picks (Original Post) brettdale Nov 14 OP
The usual procedure is to hold hearings Ocelot II Nov 14 #1
After January 20th Polybius Nov 14 #2
Hearings may take place before the inauguration. tritsofme Nov 14 #5
True, but after the next Congress takes place in 1-3 Polybius Nov 14 #7
In January. We are going to hear days upon days about jimfields33 Nov 14 #3
They typically hold hearings starting sometime after January 3, teeing up votes as early as January 20 onenote Nov 14 #4
The cheater will cheat 4th gen blue Nov 14 #6
⬆️ This right here GrapesOfWrath Nov 14 #8

Ocelot II

(120,883 posts)
1. The usual procedure is to hold hearings
Thu Nov 14, 2024, 09:17 PM
Nov 14

for each one and vote individually but if they are interim appointments that won’t happen.

jimfields33

(18,902 posts)
3. In January. We are going to hear days upon days about
Thu Nov 14, 2024, 09:29 PM
Nov 14

these clowns until then. I’m sick of this and it’s only a week. Four years is going to be an eternity.

onenote

(44,651 posts)
4. They typically hold hearings starting sometime after January 3, teeing up votes as early as January 20
Thu Nov 14, 2024, 09:57 PM
Nov 14

Certain positions are considered high priority. For example, Biden's Director National Intelligence, Avril Haines, had her hearing on January 19 and was confirmed on January 20. Defense Secretary Austin also had hearings starting on January 19 and was confirmed on January 22.

4th gen blue

(8 posts)
6. The cheater will cheat
Thu Nov 14, 2024, 10:09 PM
Nov 14

Expect Trump and his cronies to circumvent the confirmation process and recess Congress so he can install his cabinet as recess appointments and go to work destroying America.

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