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John Cornyn: “During President Trump's first term in office, only 65% were…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Under George W. Bush and President Obama, 90% were confirmed by unanimous consent. That's no debate, no argument, just a unanimous consent request without objection. So ordered During President Trump's first term in office, only 65% were [confirmed by unanimous consent]. So you can see the slide from 98 to 90 to 65. And, and what we've also learned is what goes around comes around. President Biden, his number was 57%. (08:40–08:47)

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Asserts that 65% of nominees were confirmed by unanimous consent during Trump's first term.

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