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Watch live: Senate looks to power through major priorities before August recess

The Senate is gearing up for a busy day of votes on Friday as lawmakers try to clear their legislative to-do list before leaving Washington for the August recess. The chamber is expected to take up a series of nominations, including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to formally lead the Justice Department. Blanche’s nomination...

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  • Awaiting deadline 35% Successful Confirmation

    The Senate successfully votes to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General before the recess begins, clearing the major pending nomination hurdle. This allows the Justice Department to proceed with its planned slate of leadership changes immediately.

    Watch for: Senate confirms Todd Blanche to Attorney General role by end of Friday's session

  • Awaiting deadline 30% Recess Delays Nomination

    Key procedural disagreements prevent the nomination from moving forward before the break. The vote is postponed, forcing the White House to wait until the September resumption of legislative sessions.

    Watch for: Senate leadership announces Blanche nomination will be addressed in September

  • Awaiting deadline 20% Controversial Block and Stall

    A small group of senators successfully blocks the nomination vote through a procedural maneuver, halting all further legislative action for the remainder of the session. The White House must pivot immediately to alternative leadership plans.

    Watch for: Senate rules prevent vote on Blanche nomination before recess begins

  • Awaiting deadline 15% Unexpected Procedural Push

    Facing political pressure from the White House, the Senate agrees to a highly streamlined, non-controversial procedural vote that confirms the nomination with minimal debate, bypassing typical opposition hurdles.

    Watch for: Senate passes Blanche nomination with bipartisan majority vote ahead of recess

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