John Thune: “George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton in his first term, each had…”

“They would normally be confirmed in a few moments by unanimous consent or voice vote. In fact, previous presidents have had most of their nominees confirmed this way. George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton in his first term, each had 98% of their civilian nominees confirmed by unanimous consent or voice vote. George W. Bush and Barack Obama had 90% in their first terms in office. Then came President Trump's first term.” (00:38–00:50)

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