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Schumer Accuses Republicans of Undermining Norms in Trump Nominee Confirmations

January 9, 2025
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has accused Republicans of fast-tracking President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet confirmations, alleging that the approach undermines transparency and Senate norms. Schumer’s remarks, delivered on the Senate floor on Jan. 8, coincide with preparations for upcoming hearings next week. Trump has urged swift confirmations to ensure his administration is ready by his Jan. 20 inauguration as the 47th president.

“Strong nominees only come from a strong vetting process here in the Senate,” Schumer stated. “We need thorough background investigations, we need hearings where both sides can prepare to ask strong questions, and we need a vote here on the floor. In other words, we expect regular order.”

Schumer criticized the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for scheduling a hearing for Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for secretary of the interior, without securing minority consent. He argued that this move raises concerns about accountability and transparency.

“It is deeply troubling, then, to see our Republican colleagues already beginning to shun regular order,” Schumer continued. “Are Republicans trying to hide the fact that, maybe, some of Donald Trump’s nominees are not qualified for the positions they seek? Americans deserve to know what kind of people are going to serve in President Trump’s Cabinet. They need assurances that these nominees will fight for them.”

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The Senate, holding a Republican majority of 53-47, begins hearings next week, with Republicans needing to avoid more than three defections to secure confirmations, assuming unified Democratic opposition.

Trump countered by accusing Democrats of planning to stall the process. On Dec. 31, he wrote on social media, “They will try all sorts of tricks starting very soon. Republicans must not allow them to do that.”

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) responded, emphasizing the need for an efficient confirmation process. “We will work to ensure each nominee has a fair process without unnecessary delays or obstruction,” Thune said on Jan. 8. “And we will confirm those nominees swiftly so the Trump-Vance administration can hit the ground running.”

The process highlights a clash between the parties. While Democrats advocate for a comprehensive vetting process, Republicans are determined to expedite confirmations to prevent hindering Trump’s agenda. Key hearings, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary and Doug Collins for veterans affairs secretary, are set for Jan. 14, followed by Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary and Marco Rubio for secretary of state on Jan. 15.

Senate rules require unanimous consent to confirm nominees immediately on Inauguration Day without adhering to regular procedures. Should any senator object, hearings, committee approvals, and floor debates could extend the timeline.


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