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Chris Coons: If what Senator Thune means is that he will use recess appointments to jam into place nominees who can't get 50 votes in…

On the recordNovember 13, 2024
If what Senator Thune means is that he will use recess appointments to jam into place nominees who can't get 50 votes in the Senate. That's not good for the future and the health of the Senate.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons warns against using recess appointments for controversial nominees.

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