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Senate Advances 97 Nominees Amid Rising Political Tensions

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted 52-47 to advance 97 ambassadorial and sub-cabinet nominees.
Republicans backed Leo Brent Bozell III and Tammy Bruce for United Nations (UN) deputy roles, while Democrats opposed them.
The vote followed a rule change letting the majority package nominations, a tactic Republicans adopted after months of delays.
Tensions have escalated since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term, with parties accusing each other of inflexibility.

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On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted 52-47 to advance 97 ambassadorial and sub-cabinet nominees.
Republicans backed Leo Brent Bozell III and Tammy Bruce for United Nations (UN) deputy roles, while Democrats opposed them.
The vote followed a rule change letting the majority package nominations, a tactic Republicans adopted after months of delays.
Tensions have escalated since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term, with parties accusing each other of inflexibility.