Air Force Two
Wide Body
Seating
With Room To Spare
The vote, set for noon on Thursday, appears to be happening sooner than previously expected. The Washington Post reported Tuesday morning that congressional aides believed a vote would likely take place after Memorial Day. But the Associated Press reported Wednesday that Democrats are allowing the process to be completed more expeditiously without procedural hurdles, even as they voice opposition to Ratcliffe's nomination.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/sped-up-confirmation-vote-threatens-to-cut-short-richard-grenells-declassification-spree
https://twitter.com/SenateCloakroom/status/1263207936677089280
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1263207936677089280.html?refreshed=yes
Votes Scheduled: At 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 20th, the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #653 John L. Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence
Further, at 1:30 pm, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #602 John Leonard Badalamenti to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
Thursday, May 21st*. Votes Scheduled: At 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 20th, the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #653 John L. Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence