GOP senators pushed through almost 50 Trump civilian nominees Monday night by a 46-43 vote, meaning that they have now installed 60 percent of the president’s choices.
Democrats, led by the TDS-riddled Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), had been hell-bent on blocking the confirmations, so the Republicans pulled out the so-called “nuclear option” in September 2025. This allowed executive‑branch confirmations to pass by a simple majority instead of a 60-vote threshold.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), who was a strong proponent of the rule change, said the confirmations will make our streets safer:
Senate just confirmed 49 of Pres Trump’s exec noms incl 13 US Attys & 8 US Marshals These top law enforcement officials will provide safer streets 4 communities across America Dems r set on denying& defunding law enforcement Repubs r successfully confirming& supporting them
— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) May 18, 2026
This is the fourth time since the rule change that the Senate has rammed through nominees en masse:
Included in the latest batch are 20 different positions, including a dozen U.S. attorneys, several U.S. marshals, ambassadors and members of a variety of agencies, including the departments of War, Transportation, Energy, and others.
Also included in the group is Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management and a former member of Congress, Stevan Pearce.
BREAKING: The Senate just CONFIRMED 49 Trump Nominees in one vote. Tons of US Attorneys. HUGE
It’s time we Pass the Save America Act as well
MAGA Keeps on winning 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jYKB1twnNv
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) May 18, 2026
Leftist Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) was triggered by the move, which can only mean one thing: it’s a positive development.
Republicans just mass confirmed 49 Trump nominees with one vote—including a handful of U.S. Attorneys.
They even confirmed scandal-ridden Darin Smith, who is facing serious misconduct allegations for tainting a grand jury, jeopardizing prosecutions of serious violent crimes.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) May 18, 2026
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Adding to the Dems’ woes, the guy the Senate confirmed as Trump’s choice to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is not an environmental nutcase:
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands on Monday, as the administration pushes ahead with more mining and drilling while reversing conservation plans.
Former congressman Steve Pearce will lead the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management following Monday’s 46-43 confirmation vote. Pearce’s background as a Republican Party leader in New Mexico known for supporting public land leasing and industry made him a contentious pick. Democrats and environmental groups were strongly opposed.
“Democrats and environmental groups were strongly opposed.” Again, that can only mean it’s a good thing. Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis is a fan:
Thrilled to see my friend Steve Pearce confirmed as BLM Director! The BLM oversees nearly 30% of Wyoming’s land, so his leadership is critical to communities across the West.
Steve has the vision to be an outstanding guardian of our lands.
— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) May 18, 2026
The main agenda of the Senate Democrats in Trump’s second term seems to be “obstruct.” Then obstruct some more. When that fails, screech that the world is ending.
In this particular battle, however, it would seem that they’re getting their rear ends handed to them.
Editor’s Note: President Trump is leading America into the “Golden Age” as Democrats try desperately to stop it.
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